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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... war is carried on ; each side being so infuriated against the other by a long train of barbarities and cold - blooded slaughter , as to render it almost necessary for those who actually engage in the struggle to divest INTRODUCTION . ix.
... war is carried on ; each side being so infuriated against the other by a long train of barbarities and cold - blooded slaughter , as to render it almost necessary for those who actually engage in the struggle to divest INTRODUCTION . ix.
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... necessary to meet the approach- ing storm . The top - gallant sails were ac- cordingly taken in , the ropes all cleared , and the watches told off to their respective quarters . The breeze continued gradually to increase until about ...
... necessary to meet the approach- ing storm . The top - gallant sails were ac- cordingly taken in , the ropes all cleared , and the watches told off to their respective quarters . The breeze continued gradually to increase until about ...
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... necessary to continue working the pumps for a considerable time ; whilst owing to the heavy swell of the sea , the vessel still laboured exceedingly . Dec. 29th . Blowing fresh , and , in conse- quence of the wind veering to the N. W. ...
... necessary to continue working the pumps for a considerable time ; whilst owing to the heavy swell of the sea , the vessel still laboured exceedingly . Dec. 29th . Blowing fresh , and , in conse- quence of the wind veering to the N. W. ...
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... necessary passport , I proceeded in an open boat , accom- panied by my constant associate Captain and Lieut . Y * , of Colonel Hip- pesley's corps . When about mid - way , between the two islands , the rapidity of the current , with a ...
... necessary passport , I proceeded in an open boat , accom- panied by my constant associate Captain and Lieut . Y * , of Colonel Hip- pesley's corps . When about mid - way , between the two islands , the rapidity of the current , with a ...
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... necessary , as a great pro- portion is unwholesome , and many species even poisonous in their nature . The natives from experience are generally enabled to separate the fish fit for use , from that of a deleterious quality ; and ...
... necessary , as a great pro- portion is unwholesome , and many species even poisonous in their nature . The natives from experience are generally enabled to separate the fish fit for use , from that of a deleterious quality ; and ...
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