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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
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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
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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
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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
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"Well, he got pretty drunk in Hong-kong," Hepworth answered.
The Chinese Parrot Biggers, Earl Derr, 1884-1933 1926
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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
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"Well, he got pretty drunk in Hong-kong," Hepworth answered.
The House Without a Key Biggers, Earl Derr, 1884-1933 1925
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Here they transhipped into a German vessel that took then via Hong-kong, Manila,
South with Scott Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans Mountevans 1918
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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
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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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