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" ... the dreadful catastrophe which followed ; for the sea, as is usual on such occasions, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves, foaming with the violence of the agitation, and suddenly buried Callao and the neighbouring country... "
Ada Reis [by Lady C. Lamb]. - Page 125
by lady Caroline Lamb - 1823
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Historical Account of the Most Celebrated Voyages, Travels, and ..., Volume 4

1796 - 320 pages
...from the earthquake in its buildings was trivial, compared to the catastrophe which ensued. The sea, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves, foaming with the violence of the agitation, and instantly converted Callao ftitoa sea ; nothing remaining, except a piece of the vi...
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The Wonders of Nature and Art: Or, A Concise Account of Whatever ..., Volume 9

Thomas Smith - 1804 - 356 pages
...inconsiderable, when compared with the dreadful catastrophe which followed ; for the sea, as usual, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves, foaming with the violence of tiic agitation, and suddenly tu.ned Callao and the neighbouring country into a sea. This, however,...
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A Voyage to South America: Describing at Large the Spanish Cities ..., Volume 2

Antonio de Ulloa - 1806 - 456 pages
...compared with the terrible catastrophe which followed'; for the sea, as is usual on such occasions, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves foaming with the violence of the agitation, and suddenly turned Callao, and the neighbouring country^ into a sea. This was not, however,...
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Gallery of Nature and Art, Or a Tour Through Creation and Science ..., Volume 2

Edward T W. Polehampton - 1815 - 546 pages
...when compared to the dreadful catastrophe which followed ; for the sea, as is usual on such occasions, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves, foaming with the violence of the agitation, and suddenly buried Callao and the neighbouring country in its flood. This, however, was...
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The Gallery of Nature and Art; Or, a Tour Through Creation and Science, Volume 2

Edward Polehampton - 1815 - 540 pages
...when compared to the dreadful catastrophe which followed ; for the sea, as is usual on such occasions, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves, foaming with the violence of the agitation, and snddenly buried Callao and the neighbouring country in its flood. This, however, was...
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The Practical Expositor: Or, Scripture Illustrated by Facts, and Arranged ...

Charles Buck - 1815 - 430 pages
...catastrophe in 1746; when it was utterly destroyed ; as was likewise the adjacent port of Callaco. The sea, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves, foaming with the violence of the agitation, and converted Callaco into a sea: nothing remaining except a piece of the fort, as a memorial...
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A Collection of the Most Celebrated Voyages & Travels, from the Discovery of ...

R. P. Forster - 1818 - 514 pages
...from the earthquake in its buildings was trivial, compared to the catastrophe which ensued. The sea, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves, foaming with the violence of the agitation, and instantly converted Callao into a sea; nothing remaining, except a piece of the wall...
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Ada Reis: A Tale ...

Viscountess Caroline Ponsonby Lamb Melbourne - 1823 - 392 pages
...cloud, and heard a convulsive laugh ; an eye terrible and fiery glared upon him — the word Kabkarra!!! was pronounced. The concussion was repeated : sulphurous...underwent the same fate. At that hour the fair and beautiful city of Lima 7, with its cathedral, its edifices, and all its grandeur, was overwhelmed and...
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Museum Americanum, Or, Select Antiquities, Curiosities, Beauties, and ...

Charles Hulbert - 1823 - 374 pages
...when compared to the dreadful catastrophe which followed ; for the sea, as is usual on such occasions, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves, foaming with the violence of the agitation, and suddenly buried Callao and the neighbouring country in its flood. This, however, was...
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Encyclopaedia Britannica; Or A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and ..., Volume 16

1823 - 872 pages
...when compared to the dreadful catastrophe which followed ; for the sea, as is nsual on such occasions, receding to a considerable distance, returned in mountainous waves, foaming with the violence of the agitation, and suddenly buried Callao and the neighbouring country in its flood. This, however, was...
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