The American hemisphere had then probably two great islands, in the North and South, with many smaller islands between them, in the tropical sea: the Alleghany and Atlantis forming two others in the east, and many others Studding the two polar regions.
"The American Nations, Vol. I."
C. S. Rafinesque
Then, with all her sails, light and heavy, and Studding-sails on each side alow and aloft, she is the most glorious moving object in the world.
"American Merchant Ships and Sailors"
Willis J. Abbot
At the point where the village of Vouvray climbs half-way up the vine-crested ridge the rapid-winding Cise throws itself into the Loire, and on crossing the bridge that spans the tributary stream we discern on the western horizon, far beyond the verdant islets Studding the swollen Loire, the tall campaniles of Tours Cathedral, which seem to rise out of the water like a couple of Venetian towers.
"Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines"
Henry Vizetelly