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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... military stores , belonging to Colonel Hippesley's corps , were likewise lost on this disastrous occasion . During our passage from Gravesend to Falmouth , the weather had 1 been almost uniformly severe , and the wind in general SOUTH ...
... military stores , belonging to Colonel Hippesley's corps , were likewise lost on this disastrous occasion . During our passage from Gravesend to Falmouth , the weather had 1 been almost uniformly severe , and the wind in general SOUTH ...
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... military exercise , and had become very expert in the management of both artillery and small arms . The weather likewise from this date continued mild and favourable ; and , on the 22d , we were enabled mutually to congra- tulate each ...
... military exercise , and had become very expert in the management of both artillery and small arms . The weather likewise from this date continued mild and favourable ; and , on the 22d , we were enabled mutually to congra- tulate each ...
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... military stores embarked on board their respective vessels . In order to obtain , if possible , satisfactory information on this particular point , as also to learn how far the various unfavourable rumours , so con- fidently circulated ...
... military stores embarked on board their respective vessels . In order to obtain , if possible , satisfactory information on this particular point , as also to learn how far the various unfavourable rumours , so con- fidently circulated ...
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... military arms , the remainder being compelled to resort to bludgeons , knives , and such other weapons as they found most readily procurable . In clothing they were still more destitute and deficient , in most instances merely con ...
... military arms , the remainder being compelled to resort to bludgeons , knives , and such other weapons as they found most readily procurable . In clothing they were still more destitute and deficient , in most instances merely con ...
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... military strife . In action the Independents display much bravery and determination , and frequently prove successful , notwithstanding their want of discipline , deficiency of arms , and disor- derly manner of attack and defence . Un ...
... military strife . In action the Independents display much bravery and determination , and frequently prove successful , notwithstanding their want of discipline , deficiency of arms , and disor- derly manner of attack and defence . Un ...
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