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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We had now entered the Bay of Biscay , so much the terror of fresh - water sailors
, and indeed its present áppearance fully justified its general character , for owing
to the recent tempestuous weather , it was in a state of extreme agitation .
We had now entered the Bay of Biscay , so much the terror of fresh - water sailors
, and indeed its present áppearance fully justified its general character , for owing
to the recent tempestuous weather , it was in a state of extreme agitation .
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Every exertion to secure him failed , either in consequence of extreme cunning ,
which enabled him to discover the hook intended for his destruction ; or , which is
more probable , owing to his having recently feasted to the full extent of his ...
Every exertion to secure him failed , either in consequence of extreme cunning ,
which enabled him to discover the hook intended for his destruction ; or , which is
more probable , owing to his having recently feasted to the full extent of his ...
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... himself fortunate in having made this land during daylight ; Barbuda being
regarded as one of the most dangerous islands in the West Indies , in
consequence of its extreme flatness , and the numerous shoals by which it is
surrounded .
... himself fortunate in having made this land during daylight ; Barbuda being
regarded as one of the most dangerous islands in the West Indies , in
consequence of its extreme flatness , and the numerous shoals by which it is
surrounded .
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The extreme difficulty and hazard attendant 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 been ...
The extreme difficulty and hazard attendant 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 been ...
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likewise conducted by both parties , on principles at variance with every feeling of
honour and humanity ; whilst the extreme difficulty attendant on a departure from
the patriot service of those who once actually join their standard , renders every ...
likewise conducted by both parties , on principles at variance with every feeling of
honour and humanity ; whilst the extreme difficulty attendant on a departure from
the patriot service of those who once actually join their standard , renders every ...
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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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