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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Nor should I omit referring to the exterminating and ferocious principle on which
the 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 ...
Nor should I omit referring to the exterminating and ferocious principle on which
the 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 ...
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... but throughout the early part of the evening the agitated appearance of the
atmosphere , and accumulation of black clouds to windward , had been
sufficiently portentous to induce every preparation necessary to meet the
approaching storm .
... but throughout the early part of the evening the agitated appearance of the
atmosphere , and accumulation of black clouds to windward , had been
sufficiently portentous to induce every preparation necessary to meet the
approaching storm .
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Notwithstanding the cessation of the storm , it was found 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 ...
Notwithstanding the cessation of the storm , it was found 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 ...
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Having procured the necessary passport , I proceeded in an open boat ,
accompanied by my constant associate Captain and Lieut . Y— * , of Colonel
Hippesley's corps . When about mid - way , between the two islands , the rapidity
of the ...
Having procured the necessary passport , I proceeded in an open boat ,
accompanied by my constant associate Captain and Lieut . Y— * , of Colonel
Hippesley's corps . When about mid - way , between the two islands , the rapidity
of the ...
Página 38
In this latter respect , however , selection is absolutely necessary , as a great
proportion is unwholesome , and many species even poisonous in their nature .
The natives from experience are generally enabled to separate the fish fit for use
...
In this latter respect , however , selection is absolutely necessary , as a great
proportion is unwholesome , and many species even poisonous in their nature .
The natives from experience are generally enabled to separate the fish fit for use
...
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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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