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The astronomer Lowell of your Earth, who made a life study of our planet, called these reservoirs "Oases," but he was mistaken in his theory.
The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a psychic revelation J. L. Kennon
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It is quite true that owing to the rapid evaporation of water in the comparatively thin atmosphere of Mars, the dewfall for quite a radius from the center of the reservoirs is considerable, with the result that vegetation springs up, giving the "Oases" the appearance of a diameter of about 75 miles.
The Planet Mars and Its Inhabitants, a psychic revelation J. L. Kennon
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It is quite true that owing to the rapid evaporation of water in the comparatively thin atmosphere of Mars, the dewfall for quite a radius from the center of the reservoirs is considerable, with the result that vegetation springs up, giving the "Oases" the appearance of a diameter of about 75 miles.
The Planet Mars And Its Inhabitants: A Psychic Revelation a Martian 1920
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The astronomer Lowell of your Earth, who made a life study of our planet, called these reservoirs "Oases," but he was mistaken in his theory.
The Planet Mars And Its Inhabitants: A Psychic Revelation a Martian 1920
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There's also something disturbing about the creature on Harsh Oases, a cross between the Greek deity Pan and the Lovecraftian mythology.
Book Cover Smackdown! Harsh Oases vs. The Evil in Pemberley House vs. Open Your Eyes 2009
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Yeah, I thought that the Harsh Oases cover looked familiar.
Book Cover Smackdown! Harsh Oases vs. The Evil in Pemberley House vs. Open Your Eyes 2009
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As I look at the covers again, there's something appealing about Harsh Oases.
Book Cover Smackdown! Harsh Oases vs. The Evil in Pemberley House vs. Open Your Eyes 2009
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A recent short film from NRDC called Ocean Oases explores these canyons and is narrated by ocean explorer Philippe Cousteau, Jr. as he stands in front of New York City Harbor -- the very places these dolphins are swimming through.
Sarah Chasis: Dolphins in the Big Apple Sarah Chasis 2011
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The Evil At cover for me too, but the Harsh Oases one comes a close second.
Book Cover Smackdown! Harsh Oases vs. The Evil in Pemberley House vs. Open Your Eyes 2009
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The "Harsh Oases" cover was used for the Anne Rice novel "Merrick" several years ago.
Book Cover Smackdown! Harsh Oases vs. The Evil in Pemberley House vs. Open Your Eyes 2009
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