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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and afflictions ten - fold greater and more difficult to surmount . Having thus
explained my object in publishing the following Journal , I will proceed shortly to
state the motives which prompted me to embark for the Spanish Main , as also
the ...
and afflictions ten - fold greater and more difficult to surmount . Having thus
explained my object in publishing the following Journal , I will proceed shortly to
state the motives which prompted me to embark for the Spanish Main , as also
the ...
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together with the crew , perished miserably at sea , being wrecked on the island
of Ushant shortly after their departure from England . These several corps sailed
from England at nearly the same time , with the intention of acting conjointly on ...
together with the crew , perished miserably at sea , being wrecked on the island
of Ushant shortly after their departure from England . These several corps sailed
from England at nearly the same time , with the intention of acting conjointly on ...
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She , however , shortly after ventured in under Spanish royalist colours , and
came to anchor within about a cable's length of the Britannia . This vessel was in
the most perfect repair , and upwards of three hundred tons burthen . Her flag ...
She , however , shortly after ventured in under Spanish royalist colours , and
came to anchor within about a cable's length of the Britannia . This vessel was in
the most perfect repair , and upwards of three hundred tons burthen . Her flag ...
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When about mid - way , between the two islands , the rapidity of the current , with
a contrary wind and heavy sea , compelled us to abandon our course to Marygott
, and drift down * This officer , having proceeded to Angustura , died shortly ...
When about mid - way , between the two islands , the rapidity of the current , with
a contrary wind and heavy sea , compelled us to abandon our course to Marygott
, and drift down * This officer , having proceeded to Angustura , died shortly ...
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This information compelled us immediately to prepare for our departure , and with
feelings of much regret we took leave of our hospitable friend , and having shortly
after joined Mr. R-- , returned with him to Saint Bartholomew's . The result of ...
This information compelled us immediately to prepare for our departure , and with
feelings of much regret we took leave of our hospitable friend , and having shortly
after joined Mr. R-- , returned with him to Saint Bartholomew's . The result of ...
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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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