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The latter, having its origin in the heated waters of the Gulf of Mexico, flows as a river through the ocean northward, encircling England, bathing Norway, and warming all within its influence.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “The latter, having its origin in the heated waters of the Gulf of Mexico, flows as a river through the ocean northward…”
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He describes the Gulf Stream's journey and its warming effects on various regions, including England and Norway.
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