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Sketches of islands and rivers by ancient islanders voyage account
The observer describes islanders sketching their land and rivers with pencils to mark distance and routes. They indicate canoe ranges along Segalien river and Sepalian water depth using gestures. The party questions the breadth and depth of waterways, learning only approximate measures and the limits of islander navigation.
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Tartary
Tess
Tchoda
Perth
Segalien
Segalen River