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Odd facts and scattered notes from a late 19th century miscellany
A collage of historical snippets on geography and exploration. Mentions Tierra del Fuego near South America, Magellan's discovery in 1520, and late 19th century exploration. Also notes about US Army survey routes, possible artillery fire distances, a cargo ship carrying steel cable, trumpeter fish in New Zealand trade, New Orleans city flag, and stray phrases about rabbit farming, telephone wires, and heraldry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuerra del Fuego
South America
New Zealand
New Orleans
United States