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  • In Hong-kong they procured new clothes, and when they went aboard the homeward-bound steamer they felt, for the first time for many weeks, that they need not be ashamed of their appearance.

    Chatterbox, 1905. Various

  • This book covers their interesting experiences in Japan, followed by sea voyages to the Philippines, Hong-kong and finally to India.

    The Wonder Island Boys: The Mysteries of the Caverns Roger Thompson Finlay

  • Tien-tsin, and thence they went straight to Hong-kong, where they remained four days as the guest of their former host.

    Chatterbox, 1905. Various

  • This book covers their interesting experiences in Japan, followed by sea voyages to the Philippines, Hong-kong and finally to India.

    The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Island Roger Thompson Finlay

  • "Well, he got pretty drunk in Hong-kong," Hepworth answered.

    The Chinese Parrot Biggers, Earl Derr, 1884-1933 1926

  • And then the Chinese is a good man to manage in trade, and in business dealings his word is his bond, generally speaking, although we do not forget that not long ago a branch in North China of the Hong-kong and

    Across China on Foot Edwin John Dingle 1926

  • "Well, he got pretty drunk in Hong-kong," Hepworth answered.

    The House Without a Key Biggers, Earl Derr, 1884-1933 1925

  • Here they transhipped into a German vessel that took then via Hong-kong, Manila,

    South with Scott Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans Mountevans 1918

  • The bay is situated near Hai-nan Strait, about 200 miles west-south-west of Hong-kong.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability 1840-1916 1913

  • They were too late for her at Honolulu, and at Guam, and again at Yokohama; but they overhauled her at Hong-kong, where she'd been lying at anchor for a week.

    Wide Courses 1912

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