Here the new custom of tobacco-smoking was practised, though only by a few sailors who had served on Spanish ships-but Frau Van Aken could not endure the acrid smoke and opened the windows, which were filled with blooming pinks, slender stalks of balsam, and cages containing bright-plumaged goldfinches.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
"Herr Van Aken gives me what he can, in addition to my ration.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers
A new master was found in John Aken of the Hercules, a convict transport, and five seamen were engaged; but it was impossible to secure the services of nine others from amongst the free people.
"The Life of Captain Matthew Flinders"
Ernest Scott