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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Página iv
It would be absurd to suppose that motives of a nature purely disinterested
induced individuals to engage in an enterprise so hazardous and remote ; but
although my principal reason for accepting a commission in the service of the
South ...
It would be absurd to suppose that motives of a nature purely disinterested
induced individuals to engage in an enterprise so hazardous and remote ; but
although my principal reason for accepting a commission in the service of the
South ...
Página v
... exclusive of numerous individuals daily crossing the Atlantic for the avowed
purpose of joining their armies , several experienced British officers were actively
engaged in the formation of regiments for the same service , who had received ...
... exclusive of numerous individuals daily crossing the Atlantic for the avowed
purpose of joining their armies , several experienced British officers were actively
engaged in the formation of regiments for the same service , who had received ...
Página xii
The uniforms and equipments of the officers were extremely rich , very similar to
those of the British Artillery , and provided altogether at the expense of the
individuals who had accepted commissions in this ill - fated expedition .
The uniforms and equipments of the officers were extremely rich , very similar to
those of the British Artillery , and provided altogether at the expense of the
individuals who had accepted commissions in this ill - fated expedition .
Página 2
... the care of Mr. John Ritchie as supercargo , a gentleman of whom I shall
hereafter have occasion to speak in terms of grateful eulogy ; and whose conduct
throughout the voyage secured the esteem and respect of every individual on
board ...
... the care of Mr. John Ritchie as supercargo , a gentleman of whom I shall
hereafter have occasion to speak in terms of grateful eulogy ; and whose conduct
throughout the voyage secured the esteem and respect of every individual on
board ...
Página 3
Some of these individuals had been furnished by Don Mendez with letters of
introduction to General Bolivar , and the Indepen , dent Government ; and the
printer was proceeding for the especial purpose of being attached to Bolivar's
army , for ...
Some of these individuals had been furnished by Don Mendez with letters of
introduction to General Bolivar , and the Indepen , dent Government ; and the
printer was proceeding for the especial purpose of being attached to Bolivar's
army , for ...
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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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