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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... night . We this day observed that our fore - chains had been drawn during the preceding storm . 30th . A fine brisk gale throughout the morning from the N. W. In the afternoon the wind shifted to the N .; the ship , during the evening ...
... night . We this day observed that our fore - chains had been drawn during the preceding storm . 30th . A fine brisk gale throughout the morning from the N. W. In the afternoon the wind shifted to the N .; the ship , during the evening ...
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... night . 6th . Throughout this day proceeded on our course , going from seven to nine knots , and during the night from ten to eleven , wind 16 EXPEDITION TO.
... night . 6th . Throughout this day proceeded on our course , going from seven to nine knots , and during the night from ten to eleven , wind 16 EXPEDITION TO.
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... night from ten to eleven , wind E. We parted company in the after- - noon with an aquatic stranger that had been constant in his attendance during this and the preceding day . Our fellow voy- ager was a white shark , the largest and ...
... night from ten to eleven , wind E. We parted company in the after- - noon with an aquatic stranger that had been constant in his attendance during this and the preceding day . Our fellow voy- ager was a white shark , the largest and ...
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... night preceding this festive day amongst the sailors , a hollow voice was heard from the bows of the vessel , pro- claiming in a loud and menacing tone the arrival of a deputation from Neptune ; an- nouncing his aquatic majesty's ...
... night preceding this festive day amongst the sailors , a hollow voice was heard from the bows of the vessel , pro- claiming in a loud and menacing tone the arrival of a deputation from Neptune ; an- nouncing his aquatic majesty's ...
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... night large vases of sangree , and other cooling refreshments , were continually borne about by slaves , who appeared to vie with each other in attention and re- spect to the English ; doubtless originating in feelings of gratitude for ...
... night large vases of sangree , and other cooling refreshments , were continually borne about by slaves , who appeared to vie with each other in attention and re- spect to the English ; doubtless originating in feelings of gratitude for ...
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amongst anchor anxiety appeared armies arrival at Saint Artillery ashore Bassterre Bay of Biscay board the Britannia boat Bolivar brigade Brion British officers Captain Sharpe ceeded character Colonel Campbell's Colonel Gilmore Colonel Hippesley's Colonel Wilson command of Colonel consequence considered continued corps DAVID BREWSTER departure destitute Don Mendez Dowson effect embarked on board Emerald engaged England enterprise expedition favour feelings fortune friends George Cooke Grenada Gustavia harbour hazard HENRY HALLAM Hippesley honour hopes Hornby Hudson immediately Independent Indian induced inhabitants late likewise lomew's Marygott ment morning native nature nearly night non-commissioned officers o'clock observed original Oroonoco particular parties passage point of sailing portmanteaus possess procure R. B. SHERIDAN received regiment rendered respect Royalists sailed Saint Bartho Saint Bartholomew's Saint Kitt's Saint Thomas's schooner ship shore shortly situation Spanish Main Supercargo THOMAS MOORE tion Ushant vessel vols weather West Indies whilst wind