In r 8r4 as in r the Thames froze over 'from London Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge' and was turned into a vast fairground. Need an account? Add another edition? Space had, in fact, always been there for the taking, and within easy reach whenever men wanted or needed it. The equatorial forests, the steppes, even the arctic regions and the true deserts where modern techniques may hold many surprises in store are still there to be exploited.
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