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The Titanic Wrecksite

 On her maiden voyage the Royal Mail Ship Titanic struck an iceberg in the North...
Tue, 04/13/2010 - 11:49
As Dampier studied the plants he encountered in Australia, he wrote that they were “for the most part unlike any I had seen elsewhere.” In fact, nearly all the plants Dampier observed were entirely unknown to botanists at that time.
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More Australian Plants

 As Dampier studied the plants he encountered in Australia, he wrote that they were...
As soon as Dampier set foot in Australia, he began making observations and collecting specimens of plants, which he carefully pressed between the pages of books to be studied by the “ingenious” and “curious” upon his return to England. As Dampier conducted his investigations, his artist made detailed sketches like these.
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Australian Plants

 As soon as Dampier set foot in Australia, he began making observations and...
These rattles from British Columbia were used during shamanistic performances.
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Ceremonial Rattles

 Classic examples of Northwest Coast art, these rattles from British Columbia...
As these models show, traditional canoes came in a variety of shapes and designs.
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Varieties of Canoes

 As these models show, traditional canoes came in a variety of shapes and designs....