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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The termination of the late war , and consequent reduction of the British army ,
compelled me to resign the hopes I had entertained of procuring a commission in
the military service of my own country ; and the kind and earnest exertions of my ...
The termination of the late war , and consequent reduction of the British army ,
compelled me to resign the hopes I had entertained of procuring a commission in
the military service of my own country ; and the kind and earnest exertions of my ...
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An immense quantity of every description of military stores had been stowed on
board this vessel , comprising arms , ammunition , clothing , waggons , and , in
fact , every requisite for enabling the brigade to enter upon active service ...
An immense quantity of every description of military stores had been stowed on
board this vessel , comprising arms , ammunition , clothing , waggons , and , in
fact , every requisite for enabling the brigade to enter upon active service ...
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Her freight consisted exclusively of an immense quantity of military stores , the
property of a great mercantile firm in London , by whom they had been embarked
, partly on speculation , but principally as I was informed , in consequence of a ...
Her freight consisted exclusively of an immense quantity of military stores , the
property of a great mercantile firm in London , by whom they had been embarked
, partly on speculation , but principally as I was informed , in consequence of a ...
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... endeared to me by the ties of kindred and friendship . My sphere of action had
heretofore been confined within the limits of my native land ; for although my
natural feelings induced a prejudice in favour of the military profession , until now
my ...
... endeared to me by the ties of kindred and friendship . My sphere of action had
heretofore been confined within the limits of my native land ; for although my
natural feelings induced a prejudice in favour of the military profession , until now
my ...
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... advice and information for which his experience so well qualified him , induced
me to form the highest opinion of his character and military talent ; and the closest
subsequent intimacy and friendship fully justified my original prepossession .
... advice and information for which his experience so well qualified him , induced
me to form the highest opinion of his character and military talent ; and the closest
subsequent intimacy and friendship fully justified my original prepossession .
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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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