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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... STATE OF THE ARMIES , 8c . BY JAMES HACKETT , First Lieutenant of the
late Venezuela Artillery Brigade . LONDON : JOHN MURRAY , ALBEMARLE -
STREET . 1818 . Printed by W. CLOWRS , Northumberland - court , Strand
N A R R A ...
... STATE OF THE ARMIES , 8c . BY JAMES HACKETT , First Lieutenant of the
late Venezuela Artillery Brigade . LONDON : JOHN MURRAY , ALBEMARLE -
STREET . 1818 . Printed by W. CLOWRS , Northumberland - court , Strand
N A R R A ...
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The termination of the late war , and consequent reduction of the British army ,
compelled me to resign the hopes I had entertained of procuring a commission in
the military service of my own country ; and the kind and earnest exertions of my ...
The termination of the late war , and consequent reduction of the British army ,
compelled me to resign the hopes I had entertained of procuring a commission in
the military service of my own country ; and the kind and earnest exertions of my ...
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After passing through the accustomed ceremonies of presentation to his
Excellency , 8c . , we commenced dancing , which continued until a late hour ,
when a very elegant supper was displayed , composed of the richest and most
delicate ...
After passing through the accustomed ceremonies of presentation to his
Excellency , 8c . , we commenced dancing , which continued until a late hour ,
when a very elegant supper was displayed , composed of the richest and most
delicate ...
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Colonel Wand his party were shortly after restored to liberty ; but notice was
transmitted to Colonel Elliot , stating the particulars of the late intended attack ,
and warning him against similar attempts . ' I was subsequently informed that the
...
Colonel Wand his party were shortly after restored to liberty ; but notice was
transmitted to Colonel Elliot , stating the particulars of the late intended attack ,
and warning him against similar attempts . ' I was subsequently informed that the
...
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... and unable to devise any means of extrication from our difficulties , we saw
ourselves threatened with all the horrors of privation and want . Of the men
composing our late brigade , some joined the other ships ; others enlisted in the
Queen's ...
... and unable to devise any means of extrication from our difficulties , we saw
ourselves threatened with all the horrors of privation and want . Of the men
composing our late brigade , some joined the other ships ; others enlisted in the
Queen's ...
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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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