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Another day passed , and there seemed no probability of getting the ships out ,
without a strong E. or N. E. wind . The season was far advanced , and every hour
lessened the chance of extricating themselves . Young as he was , Nelson was ...
Another day passed , and there seemed no probability of getting the ships out ,
without a strong E. or N. E. wind . The season was far advanced , and every hour
lessened the chance of extricating themselves . Young as he was , Nelson was ...
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Soon after his return , on the 8th of April , 1777 , he passed his examination for a
lieutenancy . Capt . Suckling sat at the head of the board ; and , when the
examination had ended , in a manner highly honourable to Nelson , rose from his
seat ...
Soon after his return , on the 8th of April , 1777 , he passed his examination for a
lieutenancy . Capt . Suckling sat at the head of the board ; and , when the
examination had ended , in a manner highly honourable to Nelson , rose from his
seat ...
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He had ordered his hammock to be slung under some trees , being excessively
fatigued , and was sleeping when a monitory lizard passed across his face . The
Indians happily observed the reptile , and , knowing what it indicated , awoke him
...
He had ordered his hammock to be slung under some trees , being excessively
fatigued , and was sleeping when a monitory lizard passed across his face . The
Indians happily observed the reptile , and , knowing what it indicated , awoke him
...
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... French got into Puerto Cabello on the coast of Venezuela . Nelson was
cruizing between that port and La Guayra , under French colours , for the purpose
of obtaining information ; when a king's launch , belonging to the Spaniards ,
passed ...
... French got into Puerto Cabello on the coast of Venezuela . Nelson was
cruizing between that port and La Guayra , under French colours , for the purpose
of obtaining information ; when a king's launch , belonging to the Spaniards ,
passed ...
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After going through this ceremony , he dined with his friend Davison , at Lincoln's
Inn . As soon as he entered the chambers , he threw off what he called his iron -
bound coat ; and putting himself at ease in a dressing - gown , passed the ...
After going through this ceremony , he dined with his friend Davison , at Lincoln's
Inn . As soon as he entered the chambers , he threw off what he called his iron -
bound coat ; and putting himself at ease in a dressing - gown , passed the ...
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