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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... and was likewise in momentary expectation of re- ceiving orders for finally proceeding for our common destination . All the other vessels , appointed for the conveyance of B the before - mentioned corps to South Ame- rica , NARRATIVE, ...
... and was likewise in momentary expectation of re- ceiving orders for finally proceeding for our common destination . All the other vessels , appointed for the conveyance of B the before - mentioned corps to South Ame- rica , NARRATIVE, ...
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... expectation of bidding a long farewell to the happy shores of Britain ; nor could I contemplate without feelings of deep sor- row and regret , the indefinite and perhaps far - distant period to which the joyful day of my return would be ...
... expectation of bidding a long farewell to the happy shores of Britain ; nor could I contemplate without feelings of deep sor- row and regret , the indefinite and perhaps far - distant period to which the joyful day of my return would be ...
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... expectation . It proved to be the island of Barbuda , bearing south , distant about five leagues . Captain Sharpe considered himself for- tunate in having made this land during day- light ; Barbuda being regarded as one of the most ...
... expectation . It proved to be the island of Barbuda , bearing south , distant about five leagues . Captain Sharpe considered himself for- tunate in having made this land during day- light ; Barbuda being regarded as one of the most ...
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... , as far as lay in their power , the expectations they had excited in the minds of their followers , appeared to be influenced solely by an 悬 anxiety for personal precedency . The spirit of jealousy 30 EXPEDITION TO.
... , as far as lay in their power , the expectations they had excited in the minds of their followers , appeared to be influenced solely by an 悬 anxiety for personal precedency . The spirit of jealousy 30 EXPEDITION TO.
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... expectations which had been so widely and confidently circulated in England , by the South Ame- can active partisans ; but on cool reflection , I felt , that I was rather the victim of deceit , than the dupe of my own folly and want of ...
... expectations which had been so widely and confidently circulated in England , by the South Ame- can active partisans ; but on cool reflection , I felt , that I was rather the victim of deceit , than the dupe of my own folly and want of ...
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