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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... native land ; for although my natu- ral feelings induced a prejudice in favour of the military profession , until now my inclination in this respect had never been gratified . All these circumstances tended to produce thoughtfulness ...
... native land ; for although my natu- ral feelings induced a prejudice in favour of the military profession , until now my inclination in this respect had never been gratified . All these circumstances tended to produce thoughtfulness ...
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... native country , gradually dis- pelled every gloomy sentiment , and quali- fied me to partake of the general happiness . The mild and gentlemanly manners of my immediate senior officer , Captain , and his anxiety to afford me that ...
... native country , gradually dis- pelled every gloomy sentiment , and quali- fied me to partake of the general happiness . The mild and gentlemanly manners of my immediate senior officer , Captain , and his anxiety to afford me that ...
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... native shores . Dec. 3rd . On the afternoon of this day sailed from Gravesend , and anchored for the night about one mile and a half lower down the river . Dec. 4th . Again weighed anchor , and proceeded as far as Faversham , where we ...
... native shores . Dec. 3rd . On the afternoon of this day sailed from Gravesend , and anchored for the night about one mile and a half lower down the river . Dec. 4th . Again weighed anchor , and proceeded as far as Faversham , where we ...
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... natives from experience are generally enabled to separate the fish fit for use , from that of a deleterious quality ; and , accordingly , on drawing up their nets , select those of the former description , and restore the others to ...
... natives from experience are generally enabled to separate the fish fit for use , from that of a deleterious quality ; and , accordingly , on drawing up their nets , select those of the former description , and restore the others to ...
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... natives , to whose eagerness for their possession , we would almost inevitably be- come a sacrifice * . · The Independent armies march in hordes , without order or discipline ; their baggage consisting of little more than the scanty ...
... natives , to whose eagerness for their possession , we would almost inevitably be- come a sacrifice * . · The Independent armies march in hordes , without order or discipline ; their baggage consisting of little more than the scanty ...
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