Midway (CVB 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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A coachman and his horse take a ten-min- ute break. Carriages form the most popular transportation for the tourist, enabling them to enjoy the many wonders of the city. Tlie bicvcle wliich is the major form of Ir.insportation in Europe takes the place of ihi- milkman ' s horse. One wonders if the bike kiKiu- where tlie customers live.

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