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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... - 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 in feelings of gratitude for the strenuous ...
... - 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 in feelings of gratitude for the strenuous ...
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... 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.
... 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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