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The Emperor Charles V in 1534 ordered experts to examine the land lying between the Chagres River and the South Sea , and to report upon the proper means to connect the ocean with the river at its head of navigation .
The Emperor Charles V in 1534 ordered experts to examine the land lying between the Chagres River and the South Sea , and to report upon the proper means to connect the ocean with the river at its head of navigation .
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From the Arctic Ocean to the Straits of Magellan no tempting stream that poured its waters into either ocean was neglected ; no bay , no inlet failed to receive the careful examination of the explorer ; no dream too wild but found its ...
From the Arctic Ocean to the Straits of Magellan no tempting stream that poured its waters into either ocean was neglected ; no bay , no inlet failed to receive the careful examination of the explorer ; no dream too wild but found its ...
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Situated as it is upon two oceans , its position lends itself better to a successful defence than does any other of our oversea ... If uny enemy gain the naval supremacy on the ocean on which any of these latter possessions are situated ...
Situated as it is upon two oceans , its position lends itself better to a successful defence than does any other of our oversea ... If uny enemy gain the naval supremacy on the ocean on which any of these latter possessions are situated ...
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RUDOLPH J TAUSSIG | 1 |
FESSENDEN N OTIS | 25 |
PAUL J SCHEIPS | 53 |
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