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... became necessary , therefore , to cut a roadway through the jungle the entire distance . The principle adopted was to establish stations at the most convenient distances , to allow of troops passing from one to the other in a day ...
... became necessary , therefore , to cut a roadway through the jungle the entire distance . The principle adopted was to establish stations at the most convenient distances , to allow of troops passing from one to the other in a day ...
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... became the great question . The Blanchards pon- toons were the only means available for crossing , and were far too few to rely on for the vast number of carriers that had to pass to the front . Twelve trussed girders had been prepared ...
... became the great question . The Blanchards pon- toons were the only means available for crossing , and were far too few to rely on for the vast number of carriers that had to pass to the front . Twelve trussed girders had been prepared ...
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... became so ill that the medical men declared that he must be sent back to Cape Coast . He was accordingly carried to the rear in a hammock , to the regret of everyone , as he had worked most zealously during his short stay in the country ...
... became so ill that the medical men declared that he must be sent back to Cape Coast . He was accordingly carried to the rear in a hammock , to the regret of everyone , as he had worked most zealously during his short stay in the country ...
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... became a matter of much greater risk to the working parties , as the line drew nearer to the head - quarters of the tribe , and caution became necessary . Still the work went steadily on . Essiamau , Accrowfoomue , and Moinsey were suc ...
... became a matter of much greater risk to the working parties , as the line drew nearer to the head - quarters of the tribe , and caution became necessary . Still the work went steadily on . Essiamau , Accrowfoomue , and Moinsey were suc ...
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Whitworth Porter. north , and a bridge over the Dunsaboo begun . It now became apparent that a very small advance would produce a collision between the Ashantis and the main column , the head of which advanced to Insarfue , the ad ...
Whitworth Porter. north , and a bridge over the Dunsaboo begun . It now became apparent that a very small advance would produce a collision between the Ashantis and the main column , the head of which advanced to Insarfue , the ad ...
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