The Life of NelsonJohn Murray, 1831 - 352 страници |
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... passing . By these means , from thirty - four to forty gallons were pro- duced every day . They sailed from the Nore on the 4th of June : on the 6th of the following month they were in lat . 79 ° 56 ′ 39 ′′ ; long 8 [ 1772 . LIFE OF ...
... passing . By these means , from thirty - four to forty gallons were pro- duced every day . They sailed from the Nore on the 4th of June : on the 6th of the following month they were in lat . 79 ° 56 ′ 39 ′′ ; long 8 [ 1772 . LIFE OF ...
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... 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 appointed ...
... 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 appointed ...
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... passed his examination for a lieu- tenancy . 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 , and introduced him to the examining ...
... passed his examination for a lieu- tenancy . 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 , and introduced him to the examining ...
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... 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 . 24 [ 1780 . LIFE OF NELSON .
... 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 . 24 [ 1780 . LIFE OF NELSON .
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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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