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  • The works of L'Esperance, at Oberhausen, exhibited similar products, quite pure as to sulphur and phosphorus, and they had a double interest at the exhibition, in consideration of the agitation over the Thomas and

    Scientific American Supplement, No. 315, January 14, 1882 Various

  • The fructification of this tree, so called from the river, which was named after Captain Huon Kermadie, who commanded L'Esperance under the order of Admiral D'Entrecasteaux, never having been seen, its detection was matter of much curiosity to Mr. Cunningham, who diligently examined every tree that had been felled.

    Narrative of a Survey of the Intertropical and Western Coasts of Australia Performed between the years 1818 and 1822 — Volume 1 Phillip Parker King

  • L'Esperance himself wasn't at home when we got there; but his wife, a fine, tall woman, speaking a peculiar

    A Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba Cecil Hall

  • There is a half-breed called L'Esperance who lives about eight miles from here, on the banks of the Assiniboine; and one of our neighbours telling us the other day he had several buffalo robes to sell, we drove over to inspect them, and saw some real beauties for ten or twelve dollars; at the Hudson Bay stores, in town, they ask sixteen for them.

    A Lady's Life on a Farm in Manitoba Cecil Hall

  • Some of them, with the periodical "L'Esperance" for their organ, refused to break with the National Church.

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

  • _L'Esperance_ had the appearance of a small cruiser, and was unusually large even for an ocean-going yacht: the same idea seemed to strike Lord Creith.

    The Black Edgar Wallace 1903

  • BOUGAINVILLE, THE BARON DE, journal de la Navigation du monde de la fregate La Thetis et de la corvette L'Esperance pendant les annees 1824 to 1826.

    Terre Napoleón; a History of French Explorations and Projects in Australia Ernest Scott 1903

  • The yacht is the "L'Esperance," and will be at Southampton on Tuesday.

    The Black Edgar Wallace 1903

  • He flew over to Cadiz by military aeroplane, in the hope of picking up the yacht at that port, but even as the aeroplane was crossing the coast line, he saw the _L'Esperance_ steaming out.

    The Black Edgar Wallace 1903

  • "Poor old L'Esperance must be making a retreat, too."

    Heroes of the Middle West The French Mary Hartwell Catherwood 1874

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