The Life of NelsonJohn Murray, 1831 - 352 страници |
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... Trowbridge , in the Culloden , immediately joined , and most nobly supported him ; and for nearly an hour did the Culloden and Captain main- tain what Nelson called " this apparently , but not really unequal contest ; " - such was the ...
... Trowbridge , in the Culloden , immediately joined , and most nobly supported him ; and for nearly an hour did the Culloden and Captain main- tain what Nelson called " this apparently , but not really unequal contest ; " - such was the ...
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... Trowbridge and Bowen , with Capt . Oldfield , of the marines , went upon this to consult with the admiral what was to be done ; and it was resolved that they should attempt to get possession of the heights above the fort . The frigates ...
... Trowbridge and Bowen , with Capt . Oldfield , of the marines , went upon this to consult with the admiral what was to be done ; and it was resolved that they should attempt to get possession of the heights above the fort . The frigates ...
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... Trowbridge , meantime , fortunately for his party , missed the mole in the darkness , but pushed on shore under the batteries , close to the south end of the citadel . Capt . Waller of the Emerald , and two or three other boats landed ...
... Trowbridge , meantime , fortunately for his party , missed the mole in the darkness , but pushed on shore under the batteries , close to the south end of the citadel . Capt . Waller of the Emerald , and two or three other boats landed ...
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... Trowbridge , with great presence of mind , sent Capt . Samuel Hood with a flag of truce to the governor , to say he was prepared to burn the town , and would instantly set fire to it , if the Spaniards approached one inch nearer : -This ...
... Trowbridge , with great presence of mind , sent Capt . Samuel Hood with a flag of truce to the governor , to say he was prepared to burn the town , and would instantly set fire to it , if the Spaniards approached one inch nearer : -This ...
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Robert Southey. Trowbridge would set the town on fire , and attack the Spaniards at the point of the bayonet . Satis- fied with his success , which was indeed sufficiently complete , and respecting , like a brave and honour- able man ...
Robert Southey. Trowbridge would set the town on fire , and attack the Spaniards at the point of the bayonet . Satis- fied with his success , which was indeed sufficiently complete , and respecting , like a brave and honour- able man ...
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