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But let him come ; and the first time we go into action a cannonball may knock off
his head and provide for him at once . " * For many years afterwards guard - ship
at Sheerness , and in several instances the first embarkation of those who ...
But let him come ; and the first time we go into action a cannonball may knock off
his head and provide for him at once . " * For many years afterwards guard - ship
at Sheerness , and in several instances the first embarkation of those who ...
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On the 11th of April , the assailants appeared before the castle of San Juan ; and
Nelson , not less prompt in thought than bold in action , knowing that the
unhealthy season was at hand , and that there was no time to be lost , advised
that it ...
On the 11th of April , the assailants appeared before the castle of San Juan ; and
Nelson , not less prompt in thought than bold in action , knowing that the
unhealthy season was at hand , and that there was no time to be lost , advised
that it ...
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On this ridiculous pretence it was that the action for damages was commenced
against Nelson , which , as he says , confined him to his cabin for many weeks ,
Sundays excepted ; as the damages were laid at such a sum that , had he been ...
On this ridiculous pretence it was that the action for damages was commenced
against Nelson , which , as he says , confined him to his cabin for many weeks ,
Sundays excepted ; as the damages were laid at such a sum that , had he been ...
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We visited the different islands together , and as much as the manœuvres of
fleets can be described off the head - lands of islands , we fought over again the
principal naval actions in the American war . Excepting the naval tuition which I ...
We visited the different islands together , and as much as the manœuvres of
fleets can be described off the head - lands of islands , we fought over again the
principal naval actions in the American war . Excepting the naval tuition which I ...
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Though so far removed from his proper element and sphere of action , his mind ,
even in the quiet village of Burnham Thorpe , could not remain unoccupied . He
was soon assiduously engaged in cultivating his father ' s garden , and in ...
Though so far removed from his proper element and sphere of action , his mind ,
even in the quiet village of Burnham Thorpe , could not remain unoccupied . He
was soon assiduously engaged in cultivating his father ' s garden , and in ...
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Страница 448 - Hamilton therefore a legacy to my king and country, that they will give her an ample provision to maintain her rank in life. 'I also leave to the beneficence of my country my adopted daughter, Horatia Nelson Thompson; and I desire she will use in future the name of Nelson only. 'These are the only favours I ask of my king and country, at this moment when I am going to fight their battle. May God bless my king and country, and all those I hold dear! My relations it is needless to mention: they will,...
Страница 448 - Could I have rewarded these services, I would not now call upon my country; but as that has not been in my power, I leave Emma Lady Hamilton therefore a legacy to my king and country, that they will give her an ample provision to maintain her rank in life. 'I also leave to the beneficence of my country my adopted daughter, Horatia Nelson Thompson; and I desire she will use in future the name of Nelson only.
Страница 16 - What," said he in his answer, "has poor Horatio done, who is so weak, that he, above all the rest, should be sent to rough it out at sea ? But let him come, and the first time we go into action a cannon-ball may knock off his head, and provide for him at once.
Страница 97 - One hundred and ten days," said he, " I have been actually engaged, at sea and on shore, against the enemy ; three actions against ships, two against Bastia in my ship, four boat actions, and two villages taken, and twelve sail of vessels burnt. I do not know that any one has done more. I have had the comfort to be always applauded by my...
Страница 315 - Lord Nelson has been commanded to spare Denmark when she no longer resists. The line of defence which covered her shores has struck to the British flag ; but if the firing is continued on the part of Denmark, he must set on fire all the prizes that he has taken, without having the power of saving the men who have so nobly defended them. The brave Danes are the brothers, and should never be the enemies, of the English.
Страница 438 - The Second in Command will, after my intentions are made known to him, have the entire direction of his Line to make the attack upon the Enemy, and to follow up the blow until they are captured or destroyed.
Страница 275 - To say that an officer is never, for any object, to alter his orders, is what I cannot comprehend. The circumstances of this war so often vary, that an officer has almost every moment to consider, What would my superiors direct did they know what is passing under my nose? But, sir," said he, writing to the Duke of Clarence, "I find few think as I do.
Страница 162 - The height of glory to which your professional judgment, united with a proper degree of bravery, guarded by Providence, has raised you, few sons, my dear child, attain to, and fewer fathers live to see. Tears of joy have involuntarily trickled down my furrowed cheeks.
Страница 161 - ... on the quarter-deck of a Spanish first-rate, extravagant as the story may seem, did I receive the swords of vanquished Spaniards ; which, as I received, I gave to William Fearney, one of my bargemen, who put them, with the greatest sangfroid, under his arm.
Страница 428 - ... and our ships would give a good account of them, should they persist in mixing with our ships. The other mode would be, to stand under an easy but commanding sail, directly for their headmost ship, so as to prevent the enemy from knowing whether I should pass to leeward or to windward of him.
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| Заглавие | The life of Nelson revised and illustrated, by the Old Sailor |
| Автори | Horatio Nelson Nelson (Viscount), Matthew Henry Barker |
| Публикувана | 1836 |
| Оригиналът е от | Оксфордският университет |
| Цифровизирана на | 29 юни 2006 |
| Брой страници | 80 страници |
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