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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... principally in the Saxon style of architecture , and cele- brated for its antiquity , and good preserva- tion . Returned on board to dinner . Dec. 16th . Continued at anchor in Fal- mouth Harbour during this and the follow- ing day , in ...
... principally in the Saxon style of architecture , and cele- brated for its antiquity , and good preserva- tion . Returned on board to dinner . Dec. 16th . Continued at anchor in Fal- mouth Harbour during this and the follow- ing day , in ...
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... principally subsist . Sour - sops * , prickly pears , and some other wild fruits , grow here spon- * The sour - sop ( annona muricata ) grows to about five- and - twenty feet high , and the fruit generally to the size of a moderate ...
... principally subsist . Sour - sops * , prickly pears , and some other wild fruits , grow here spon- * The sour - sop ( annona muricata ) grows to about five- and - twenty feet high , and the fruit generally to the size of a moderate ...
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... principally subsist on fish , of which the surrounding seas possess a most astonishing quantity and variety . In this latter respect , however , selection is absolutely necessary , as a great pro- portion is unwholesome , and many ...
... principally subsist on fish , of which the surrounding seas possess a most astonishing quantity and variety . In this latter respect , however , selection is absolutely necessary , as a great pro- portion is unwholesome , and many ...
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... to Bassterre of Cap- tain Walker of the condemned ship , Horn- by , and that the sailing of his vessel was now principally retarded by the difficulty of procuring a competent crew for her na- vigation . 104 EXPEDITION TO.
... to Bassterre of Cap- tain Walker of the condemned ship , Horn- by , and that the sailing of his vessel was now principally retarded by the difficulty of procuring a competent crew for her na- vigation . 104 EXPEDITION TO.
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... principally , as is sup- posed , to the attraction of some metal pine- apple ornaments , by which its exterior had been decorated . Whilst waiting the return of Brion , the yellow fever broke out on board the Dow- son , and proved fatal ...
... principally , as is sup- posed , to the attraction of some metal pine- apple ornaments , by which its exterior had been decorated . Whilst waiting the return of Brion , the yellow fever broke out on board the Dow- son , and proved fatal ...
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