. The last cruise of the Miranda [microform] : a record of Arctic adventure. Miranda (Ship); Miranda (Navire); Natural history; Inuit; Sciences naturelles; Inuit. CHAPTER III. It seemed like an old storv V to be back at St. Johns again, for though we had stopped there but a few hours when going to the northward, yet both harbor and city are apt to impress themselves upon one at a glance and to remain fixed in one's memory. Of course, our second arrival created no little excitement, especially after the news of the collision with the iceberg had circulated through the town, and the prophets gat
. The last cruise of the Miranda [microform] : a record of Arctic adventure. Miranda (Ship); Miranda (Navire); Natural history; Inuit; Sciences naturelles; Inuit. CHAPTER III. It seemed like an old storv V to be back at St. Johns again, for though we had stopped there but a few hours when going to the northward, yet both harbor and city are apt to impress themselves upon one at a glance and to remain fixed in one's memory. Of course, our second arrival created no little excitement, especially after the news of the collision with the iceberg had circulated through the town, and the prophets gathered about us and reminded us of their warnings. The realization of a dire prophecy is the greatest happiness that can come to the heart of a prophet, and so our return brought exceeding great joy to several of the local seers. As we knew that we were in for a stay of several days, we proceeded to enjoy ourselves as much as possible, and were aided and abetted in these efforts by a number of the kind and hospitable citizens of St. Johns. The doors of the City Club—the principal social club—were thrown open to us, and this became a headquarters and general meeting-place for the members of the expedition. Here were fine, large reading- rooms, in which we found all the leading American magazines and papers, a beautiful billiard-room, and an excellent cafe. Those only who have been cooped up in the narrow confines of a ship can appreciate the comfort that such a club can bring. St. Johns is a capital place to spend the midsummer in. It is cool and pleasant, and has charming Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Walsh, Henry Collins, 1863-1927. New York; London : Transatlantic Pub. Co.
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