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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... extreme cunning , which enabled him to discover the hook intended for his destruction ; or , which is more pro- bable , owing to his having recently feasted to the full extent of his inclination . There is no animal to which sailors ...
... extreme cunning , which enabled him to discover the hook intended for his destruction ; or , which is more pro- bable , owing to his having recently feasted to the full extent of his inclination . There is no animal to which sailors ...
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... extreme flatness , and the numerous shoals by which it is sur- rounded . 24th . On the forenoon of this day we sailed into the harbour of Gustavia , in St. Bartholomew's , where we found ( only a * few hours arrived ) the ship Prince ...
... extreme flatness , and the numerous shoals by which it is sur- rounded . 24th . On the forenoon of this day we sailed into the harbour of Gustavia , in St. Bartholomew's , where we found ( only a * few hours arrived ) the ship Prince ...
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... extreme difficulty and hazard at- tendant on any attempt to communicate with the Continent , was this day further evinced , by an account received at the island of the indiscriminate massacre of the entire crew of a vessel which had ...
... extreme difficulty and hazard at- tendant on any attempt to communicate with the Continent , was this day further evinced , by an account received at the island of the indiscriminate massacre of the entire crew of a vessel which had ...
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... extreme difficulty attendant on a departure from the patriot service of those who once ac- tually join their standard , renders every attempt at return so nearly impracticable as to place foreigners , thus circumstanced , al- most in a ...
... extreme difficulty attendant on a departure from the patriot service of those who once ac- tually join their standard , renders every attempt at return so nearly impracticable as to place foreigners , thus circumstanced , al- most in a ...
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... extreme fatigue , deficiency of nourishment , and inadequacy of clothing , suffered by the Independents during their predatory campaigns . Being destitute of tents , or change of dress , they are invariably exposed to every vicissitude ...
... extreme fatigue , deficiency of nourishment , and inadequacy of clothing , suffered by the Independents during their predatory campaigns . Being destitute of tents , or change of dress , they are invariably exposed to every vicissitude ...
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