Santa Maura
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The currants, which had vaguely presented themselves at Santa Maura and Cephalonia, came now decisively to the front.
From Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu by Woolson, Constance Fenimore
Early on the 28th the Christian fleet was discovered at anchor, in a foul wind, off Santa Maura, thirty miles to the south.
From The Story of the Barbary Corsairs by Lane-Poole, Stanley
He was born June 27, 1850, on one of the Ionian Isles, Santa Maura, called in modern Greek, Leokus, or Lafcada, the Sappho Leucadia, promontory and all.
From Ivory Apes and Peacocks by Huneker, James
Then through the hours of darkness the fleet worked its way past the rock-bound shores of Santa Maura, whose cliffs glimmered in the moonlight.
From Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima by Hale, John Richard
On the 26th of the Second Month they crossed the sea to Santa Maura, having a delightful passage of eight hours.
From Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel by Yeardley, John
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