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English ground. A small expense, in case of neces¬
sity, would render Fort George a very strong hold.
No large vessel can come near it, the water being
shallow, nor can any, even the smallest craft, enter
the roads without being immediately observed.
 

HONDURAS
 

(inm^iir^iib^i^T'
 

*' Thus runs the World away."
 

1492.------------Columbus' first voyage, when the

Bahamas were discovered.

1502.    July 14.    Honduras   discovered.    Columbus

lands on the Island of Bonacca,
whilst in search of a passage to the
Pacific Ocean.