d theedge of the world and sailed right over it. Down,down, down he fell, he and his ships and his men! The earth is round! replied Diego. Thereis no edge to sail over. It is only foolish peoplewho think so. My father will sail on and on.He will reach land on the other side of the world! Ho-ho-ho!… … When the Mad Sailor set out for the west, was hesailing up-hill? Ho-ho-ho! the earth look to you, Diego? Look across thegarden. Does it curve up or down? You haveseen the great sea, havent you? When the MadSailor set out for the west, was he sailing up-hill?Ho-ho-ho! Columbus Day 41 If the world is…
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