Narrative of the Expedition which Sailed from England in 1817, to Join the South American Patriots: Comprising Every Particular Connected with Its Formation, History, and Fate; with Observations and Authentic Information Elucidating the Real Character of the Contest, Mode of Warfare, State of the Armies, &cJ. Murray, 1818 - 144 páginas |
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... effect I ever beheld . For security from the fury of these breakers , I was obliged to lodge myself in a small aperture between the mizen - mast and the round - house , as I per- ceived it would be impossible for me to keep my legs ...
... effect I ever beheld . For security from the fury of these breakers , I was obliged to lodge myself in a small aperture between the mizen - mast and the round - house , as I per- ceived it would be impossible for me to keep my legs ...
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... effect . We calculated that this shark accompanied us for nearly 400 miles , and frequently reminded us of our imprudence in openly bathing in the midst of the Atlantic . 7th . Spoke the Dauntless . During the remainder of our voyage no ...
... effect . We calculated that this shark accompanied us for nearly 400 miles , and frequently reminded us of our imprudence in openly bathing in the midst of the Atlantic . 7th . Spoke the Dauntless . During the remainder of our voyage no ...
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... effect . At the appointed hour on the ensuing day the king of ocean's approach was announced by a flourish of trumpets , and immediately after , upon drawing aside a sail curtain which screened the forecastle , the procession advanced ...
... effect . At the appointed hour on the ensuing day the king of ocean's approach was announced by a flourish of trumpets , and immediately after , upon drawing aside a sail curtain which screened the forecastle , the procession advanced ...
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... expeditions , encourage the promulga- tion of a similar belief , for the purpose of giving greater importance and effect to their operations . cautious of entering ; intimidated , as we afterwards learned SOUTH AMERICA . 25.
... expeditions , encourage the promulga- tion of a similar belief , for the purpose of giving greater importance and effect to their operations . cautious of entering ; intimidated , as we afterwards learned SOUTH AMERICA . 25.
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... , at this time in heavy bearing . Here Mr. Cromoni frequently retires to shelter himself from the overpowering effects of the noon - day sun , and remains for hours together in the water smoking segars SOUTH AMERICA . 39.
... , at this time in heavy bearing . Here Mr. Cromoni frequently retires to shelter himself from the overpowering effects of the noon - day sun , and remains for hours together in the water smoking segars SOUTH AMERICA . 39.
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afternoon amongst anchor anxiety appeared armies arrival at Saint ashore Azores Bassterre Bay of Biscay Beachy Head board the Britannia boat Bolivar Brion British officers Captain Sharpe ceeded character circumstance Colonel Campbell's Colonel Gilmore Colonel Hippesley's Colonel Wilson consequence considered continued corps Cromoni departure destitute Don Mendez Dowson effect embarked on board Emerald engage England enterprise excited experienced favour Fayal feelings fortune Gravesend Grenada Gustavia harbour hazard honour hopes Hornby hostility Hudson immediately Independent induced inhabitants likewise lomew's Marygott ment morning native nature nearly night non-commissioned officers o'clock observed Oroonoco particular parties parture point of sailing portmanteaus possess proceed proceeded to Saint procure received regiment rendered respect Ritchie Royalists sailed Saint Bartho Saint Bartholomew's Saint Kitt's Saint Thomas's schooner ship shore shortly similar situation South American Spanish Main spect Supercargo tion town Ushant vessel weather West Indies whilst wind