The Life of NelsonJ. Murray, 1840 - 352 страници |
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... and applying a wet mop to the sur- face , as the vapour was passing . By these means , from thirty - four to forty gallons were produced every day . They sailed from the Nore on the 4th of June 8 [ 1772 . LIFE OF NELSON .
... and applying a wet mop to the sur- face , as the vapour was passing . By these means , from thirty - four to forty gallons were produced every day . They sailed from the Nore on the 4th of June 8 [ 1772 . LIFE OF NELSON .
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... passed , and there seemed no probability of getting the ships out , without a strong E. or N. E. wind . season was far advanced , and every hour lessened the chance of extricating themselves . Young as he was , Nelson was appointed to ...
... passed , and there seemed no probability of getting the ships out , without a strong E. or N. E. wind . season was far advanced , and every hour lessened the chance of extricating themselves . Young as he was , Nelson was appointed to ...
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... - four , Capt . Mark Robinson , then going out with convoy to Gibraltar . Soon after his return , on the 8th of April , 1777 , he passed his examination for a lieu- C tenancy . Capt . Suckling sat at the head of 1776. ] 17 LIFE OF NELSON .
... - four , Capt . Mark Robinson , then going out with convoy to Gibraltar . Soon after his return , on the 8th of April , 1777 , he passed his examination for a lieu- C tenancy . Capt . Suckling sat at the head of 1776. ] 17 LIFE OF NELSON .
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... passed across his face . The Indians happily observed the reptile , and know- ing what it indicated , awoke him . He started up , and found one of the deadliest serpents of the country coiled up at his feet . He suffered from poison of ...
... passed across his face . The Indians happily observed the reptile , and know- ing what it indicated , awoke him . He started up , and found one of the deadliest serpents of the country coiled up at his feet . He suffered from poison of ...
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... passed near , and being hailed in French , came alongside without suspicion , and answered all questions that were asked concerning the num- ber and force of the enemy's ships . The crew however , were not a little surprised when they ...
... passed near , and being hailed in French , came alongside without suspicion , and answered all questions that were asked concerning the num- ber and force of the enemy's ships . The crew however , were not a little surprised when they ...
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