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Encamping under the same hedge with the widow and her aunt, she was seen by the author in one of his visits to them. 

From The Gipsies' Advocate or, Observations on the Origin, Character, Manners, and Habits of The English Gipsies by Crabb, James

Encamping in a deserted valley, about fifteen miles from Donabew, they were disturbed occasionally by the distant shots and noises of the marauders.

From Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Encamping on the shore, I sent out one party to watch for turtle, and another to try to catch birds.

From Great Sea Stories by French, Joseph Lewis

Encamping armies had burned every splinter of fencing, and so the cleared space was thrown into one great field, encircled by a gigantic hedge of oak and pine.

From Southern Stories Retold from St. Nicholas by Various

Encamping contiguous to Mrs. Motte’s dwelling, this officer had, upon his arrival, been requested in the most pressing terms to make her house his quarters.

From Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader by Manly, Louise