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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... entering upon the Journal . Five distinct corps embarked at nearly the same period , for that part of the seat of war in South America , occupied by the Independent General Bolivar . 1st . A Brigade of Artillery under the command of.
... entering upon the Journal . Five distinct corps embarked at nearly the same period , for that part of the seat of war in South America , occupied by the Independent General Bolivar . 1st . A Brigade of Artillery under the command of.
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... entered the Bay of Biscay , so much the terror of fresh - water sailors , and indeed its present appearance fully justified its gene- ral character , for owing to the recent tem- pestuous weather , it was in a state of ex- treme ...
... entered the Bay of Biscay , so much the terror of fresh - water sailors , and indeed its present appearance fully justified its gene- ral character , for owing to the recent tem- pestuous weather , it was in a state of ex- treme ...
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... entering the Torrid Zone . The night preceding this festive day amongst the sailors , a hollow voice was heard from the bows of the vessel , pro- claiming in a loud and menacing tone the arrival of a deputation from Neptune ; an ...
... entering the Torrid Zone . The night preceding this festive day amongst the sailors , a hollow voice was heard from the bows of the vessel , pro- claiming in a loud and menacing tone the arrival of a deputation from Neptune ; an ...
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... entering , which we returned with equal cordiality . St. Bartholomew's belongs to the Swedes , to whom it was restored on the general termination of hostilities in 1814 , being the only island they possess in the western world ; and is ...
... entering , which we returned with equal cordiality . St. Bartholomew's belongs to the Swedes , to whom it was restored on the general termination of hostilities in 1814 , being the only island they possess in the western world ; and is ...
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... entered the saloon . After passing through the accustomed ceremonies of presentation to his Excel- lency , & c . , we commenced dancing , which continued until a late hour , when a very elegant supper was displayed , composed of the ...
... entered the saloon . After passing through the accustomed ceremonies of presentation to his Excel- lency , & c . , we commenced dancing , which continued until a late hour , when a very elegant supper was displayed , composed of the ...
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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