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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... Captain , and his anxiety to afford me that 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 ...
... Captain , and his anxiety to afford me that 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 ...
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... Captain Sharpe on this day seri- ously contemplated putting into Plymouth , in consequence of the severity of the weather , adverse winds , and the little way we were making in our course . 14th . Arrived at Falmouth Harbour about ten o ...
... Captain Sharpe on this day seri- ously contemplated putting into Plymouth , in consequence of the severity of the weather , adverse winds , and the little way we were making in our course . 14th . Arrived at Falmouth Harbour about ten o ...
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... Captain Sharpe and Mr. Ritchie dined at our mess . During the night we experienced a heavy gale from the S. E. , but throughout the early part of the evening the agitated appearance of the atmosphere , and accu- mulation of black clouds ...
... Captain Sharpe and Mr. Ritchie dined at our mess . During the night we experienced a heavy gale from the S. E. , but throughout the early part of the evening the agitated appearance of the atmosphere , and accu- mulation of black clouds ...
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... Captain Sharpe had the jolly boat lowered , and rowed round to see the trim of the ship , after which I accom- panied the Colonel , Captain and Lieutenant about two hundred yards from the vessel , where we bathed . 4th . A gentle breeze ...
... Captain Sharpe had the jolly boat lowered , and rowed round to see the trim of the ship , after which I accom- panied the Colonel , Captain and Lieutenant about two hundred yards from the vessel , where we bathed . 4th . A gentle breeze ...
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... Captain Sharpe considered himself for- tunate in having made this land during day- light ; Barbuda being regarded as one of the most dangerous islands in the West Indies , in consequence of its extreme flatness , and the numerous shoals ...
... Captain Sharpe considered himself for- tunate in having made this land during day- light ; Barbuda being regarded as one of the most dangerous islands in the West Indies , in consequence of its extreme flatness , and the numerous shoals ...
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