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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