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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... morning from the N. W. In the afternoon the wind shifted to the N .; the ship , during the evening and night , going from eight to ten knots . 31st . Had a distant view of the island of Madeira , bearing E. and by S. about ten leagues ...
... morning from the N. W. In the afternoon the wind shifted to the N .; the ship , during the evening and night , going from eight to ten knots . 31st . Had a distant view of the island of Madeira , bearing E. and by S. about ten leagues ...
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... morning and evening practised in 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 ...
... morning and evening practised in 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 ...
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... morning of the day following our arrival at Saint Bartholomew's , a ship hove in sight , beating up for the island ; and about ten o'clock had approached close to the harbour , but seemed particularly • * For the kindness and attention ...
... morning of the day following our arrival at Saint Bartholomew's , a ship hove in sight , beating up for the island ; and about ten o'clock had approached close to the harbour , but seemed particularly • * For the kindness and attention ...
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... morning we were so fortunate as to meet with Mr. Cuthbert , the principal planter in the town , and uncle to our super- cargo , Mr. Ritchie . Having spent the re- mainder of the day with this gentleman , we in the afternoon set out for ...
... morning we were so fortunate as to meet with Mr. Cuthbert , the principal planter in the town , and uncle to our super- cargo , Mr. Ritchie . Having spent the re- mainder of the day with this gentleman , we in the afternoon set out for ...
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... morning after our arrival at Mary- gott , we , according to custom , waited on Colonel Elliot , the French governor , by whom we were received in the handsomest manner , and the whole party invited to dine with him on the following day ...
... morning after our arrival at Mary- gott , we , according to custom , waited on Colonel Elliot , the French governor , by whom we were received in the handsomest manner , and the whole party invited to dine with him on the following day ...
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