Santa Maura
Americannoun
noun
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As the steamer crossed from Santa Maura to Cephalonia we had a clear view of little Ithaca, the Ithaca which Ulysses loved, "not because it was broad, but because it was his own."
From Mentone, Cairo, and Corfu by Woolson, Constance Fenimore
Shortly after the receipt of the answer of Charles, however, the Sultan conferred upon Dragut the title of Sandjak or governor of the island of Santa Maura, thus constituting him a Turkish official.
From Sea-Wolves of the Mediterranean by Currey, E. Hamilton
These people like many others suffered greatly from the Turks, and took refuge in Santa Maura, which has excited in them a feeling of gratitude for the protection of their English neighbors.
From Memoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the Gospel by Yeardley, John
It was accordingly determined to lay siege to Santa Maura, in the island of Leucadia, a strongly-fortified place, which commanded the northern entrance into the Gulf of Lepanto.
From History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies by Prescott, William Hickling
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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