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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... determination , and frequently prove successful , notwithstanding their want of discipline , deficiency of arms , and disor- derly manner of attack and defence . Un- happily the work of death terminates not with the battle , for on ...
... determination , and frequently prove successful , notwithstanding their want of discipline , deficiency of arms , and disor- derly manner of attack and defence . Un- happily the work of death terminates not with the battle , for on ...
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... determination of meeting and encountering every attend- ant difficulty and hazard . Yet notwith- standing this ardent prepossession , he was so forcibly struck on his arrival at Marga- ritta , with the barbarous and inhuman pro ...
... determination of meeting and encountering every attend- ant difficulty and hazard . Yet notwith- standing this ardent prepossession , he was so forcibly struck on his arrival at Marga- ritta , with the barbarous and inhuman pro ...
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... , and that Bolivar was in the Oroonoco . Some few , who , I believe , have no other resource , still continued resolved to join the cause others determined to return to # England ; and we , therefore , agreed to 62 EXPEDITION TO.
... , and that Bolivar was in the Oroonoco . Some few , who , I believe , have no other resource , still continued resolved to join the cause others determined to return to # England ; and we , therefore , agreed to 62 EXPEDITION TO.
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... determination . Few need be informed of the strength and peculiar character of constitution , which are requisite for enabling Europeans to resist the destructive effects of a tropical climate , even when enjoying every advantage which ...
... determination . Few need be informed of the strength and peculiar character of constitution , which are requisite for enabling Europeans to resist the destructive effects of a tropical climate , even when enjoying every advantage which ...
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... determined on relinquishing every previous idea of joining the Inde- pendent armies . In this moment of per- plexity and trouble , I could scarcely re- frain from accusing myself of rashness and precipitancy , in having placed such im ...
... determined on relinquishing every previous idea of joining the Inde- pendent armies . In this moment of per- plexity and trouble , I could scarcely re- frain from accusing myself of rashness and precipitancy , in having placed such im ...
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