. The ocean [microform]. Marine biology; Marine animals; Marine plants; Biologie marine; Faune marine; Flore marine. THE INDIAN OCEAN. 325 tion, some years ago, in their form, bringing them nearer to the model of an European ship, was so severely reprehended in high quarters, that it was found prudent to desist from the indiscreet improve- ment. At the same time it must be confessed, that compared with the vessels of their immediate neighbours, the junk, as a commercial vessel, has a vast superiority; and in the seas which they navi- gate, so regular are the monsoons, that they get on tolerabl
. The ocean [microform]. Marine biology; Marine animals; Marine plants; Biologie marine; Faune marine; Flore marine. THE INDIAN OCEAN. 325 tion, some years ago, in their form, bringing them nearer to the model of an European ship, was so severely reprehended in high quarters, that it was found prudent to desist from the indiscreet improve- ment. At the same time it must be confessed, that compared with the vessels of their immediate neighbours, the junk, as a commercial vessel, has a vast superiority; and in the seas which they navi- gate, so regular are the monsoons, that they get on tolerably well. Occasionally, however, they must encounter those temfic tempests called typhoons, which are peculiar to these seas, and which, with the hurricanes of the opposite hemisphere, are the most furious storms. :iiiir uxDEn UAni: I'olks. that blow. They rise with fearful rapidity, often coming on suddenly from a calm ; and before the 'tis, J I 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 Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888. London : Printed for the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
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