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, &c |
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Already enthusiasm , seductive promises , or disappointed hopes , have induced
a considerable number to embark for the purpose of attaching their fortunes to
that of the South American Independents ; and of those a great proportion have ...
Already enthusiasm , seductive promises , or disappointed hopes , have induced
a considerable number to embark for the purpose of attaching their fortunes to
that of the South American Independents ; and of those a great proportion have ...
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to produce thoughtfulness , and mental anxiety ; nor could I , for a considerable
time , shake off the feelings of melancholy with which I was oppressed , by having
so recently undergone the distressing ceremony of bidding farewell to friends for
...
to produce thoughtfulness , and mental anxiety ; nor could I , for a considerable
time , shake off the feelings of melancholy with which I was oppressed , by having
so recently undergone the distressing ceremony of bidding farewell to friends for
...
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Notwithstanding the cessation of the storm , it was found necessary to continue
working the pumps for a considerable time ; whilst owing to the heavy swell of the
sea , the vessel still laboured exceedingly . Dec. 29th . Blowing fresh , and ...
Notwithstanding the cessation of the storm , it was found necessary to continue
working the pumps for a considerable time ; whilst owing to the heavy swell of the
sea , the vessel still laboured exceedingly . Dec. 29th . Blowing fresh , and ...
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A brisk breeze from the N. W. A sail hove in sight which gained considerably
upon us by ten o'clock , when she made signal to speak us ; and we accordingly
backed the main sail and waited for her . She proved to be the Three Sisters from
...
A brisk breeze from the N. W. A sail hove in sight which gained considerably
upon us by ten o'clock , when she made signal to speak us ; and we accordingly
backed the main sail and waited for her . She proved to be the Three Sisters from
...
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He appeared about twenty feet long , and generally kept within fifty yards of the
vessel , sometimes , however , approaching considerably nearer . Every exertion
to secure him failed , either in consequence of extreme cunning , which enabled
...
He appeared about twenty feet long , and generally kept within fifty yards of the
vessel , sometimes , however , approaching considerably nearer . Every exertion
to secure him failed , either in consequence of extreme cunning , which enabled
...
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| Título | 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 ... [Selected Americana from Sabin's Dictionary ... ] |
| Autor | James Hackett |
| Editor | J. Murray, 1818 |
| Procedencia del original | la Universidad Complutense de Madrid |
| Digitalizado | 21 Abr. 2008 |
| Largo | 144 páginas |
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