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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... render a minute de- scription altogether superfluous . The situa- tion of Mr. Cromoni's estate was truly picturesque ; and slavery , so abhorrent to nature and humanity , appeared here to possess but a nominal existence . The ge- neral ...
... render a minute de- scription altogether superfluous . The situa- tion of Mr. Cromoni's estate was truly picturesque ; and slavery , so abhorrent to nature and humanity , appeared here to possess but a nominal existence . The ge- neral ...
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... the different corps . Mr. M. stated , that so great was the poverty of the Independents , as to render it utterly im- possible for them at this time to collect , in SOUTH AMERICA . 43 attempting to procure riches in the same ...
... the different corps . Mr. M. stated , that so great was the poverty of the Independents , as to render it utterly im- possible for them at this time to collect , in SOUTH AMERICA . 43 attempting to procure riches in the same ...
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... , first pledging himself to render the remaining officers , in their now dis- tressing situation , whatever temporary as- sistance his influence or interest could pro- .1 cure for them in Grenada ; which promise , however 50 EXPEDITION TO.
... , first pledging himself to render the remaining officers , in their now dis- tressing situation , whatever temporary as- sistance his influence or interest could pro- .1 cure for them in Grenada ; which promise , however 50 EXPEDITION TO.
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... renders every attempt at return so nearly impracticable as to place foreigners , thus circumstanced , al- most in a state of slavery . Exclusive , however , of the obstructions to return , ori- ginating in the peculiar local ...
... renders every attempt at return so nearly impracticable as to place foreigners , thus circumstanced , al- most in a state of slavery . Exclusive , however , of the obstructions to return , ori- ginating in the peculiar local ...
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... render pliant by im- mersion in the first stream at which they chance to arrive . A blanket , with a hole cut in the middle , let over the head , and tightened round the body by a buffalo thong , has been fre- quently the dress of the ...
... render pliant by im- mersion in the first stream at which they chance to arrive . A blanket , with a hole cut in the middle , let over the head , and tightened round the body by a buffalo thong , has been fre- quently the dress of the ...
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