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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Página 77
... boat afforded little protection . On the approach of morning they found thein- selves about eight miles distant from the is- land , without any appearance of the Eme- rald preparing for sea . The sailors , from extreme fatigue ...
... boat afforded little protection . On the approach of morning they found thein- selves about eight miles distant from the is- land , without any appearance of the Eme- rald preparing for sea . The sailors , from extreme fatigue ...
Página 78
... boat , and again sought security in the offing . There the fugitives passed another day of fruit- less expectation ; during which an incessant rain not only drenched them , but likewise rendered their small stock of provisions nearly ...
... boat , and again sought security in the offing . There the fugitives passed another day of fruit- less expectation ; during which an incessant rain not only drenched them , but likewise rendered their small stock of provisions nearly ...
Página 79
... boat , once more pushed out Unable longer to endure a con- tinuance of such hardships and suspense , they determined , should the departure of the Emerald be further protracted , on ap- proaching her at all hazards , in the after- noon ...
... boat , once more pushed out Unable longer to endure a con- tinuance of such hardships and suspense , they determined , should the departure of the Emerald be further protracted , on ap- proaching her at all hazards , in the after- noon ...
Página 89
... boat seized , and the sailors imprisoned . The Dowson was likewise for a short period in the possession of Captain Westrop , of His Majesty's sloop of war Childers . With the cause of these events and detention I was never informed ...
... boat seized , and the sailors imprisoned . The Dowson was likewise for a short period in the possession of Captain Westrop , of His Majesty's sloop of war Childers . With the cause of these events and detention I was never informed ...
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... boat which had brought the captain on board returning , when one of our seamen ( a son of St. Pa- trick ) , relenting his engagement , perhaps from contemplating the danger of proceed- ing on the voyage with so lubberly a crew , SOUTH ...
... boat which had brought the captain on board returning , when one of our seamen ( a son of St. Pa- trick ) , relenting his engagement , perhaps from contemplating the danger of proceed- ing on the voyage with so lubberly a crew , SOUTH ...
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