The Life of NelsonHarper, 1862 - 309 страници |
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... believe , that the sunshine which suc- ceeded , bore with it a prophetic glory , and that the light which led him on , was " light from heaven . " His interest , however , was far better than he imagined . During his absence , Captain ...
... believe , that the sunshine which suc- ceeded , bore with it a prophetic glory , and that the light which led him on , was " light from heaven . " His interest , however , was far better than he imagined . During his absence , Captain ...
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... believe that article : for behold , every morning I have had six pails of salt water poured upon my head , and instead of finding what seamen say to be true , it goes on so contrary to the prescription , that you must , perhaps , see me ...
... believe that article : for behold , every morning I have had six pails of salt water poured upon my head , and instead of finding what seamen say to be true , it goes on so contrary to the prescription , that you must , perhaps , see me ...
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... believe they would go thither for the mere pleasure of extirpating him . " The immediate object of the French happened to be purely mercenary : they wanted to clear off their debt to Genoa ; and as the presence of their troops in the ...
... believe they would go thither for the mere pleasure of extirpating him . " The immediate object of the French happened to be purely mercenary : they wanted to clear off their debt to Genoa ; and as the presence of their troops in the ...
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... believe what must have been my feelings during the whole siege , when I had often proposals made to me to write to Lord Hood to raise it . " . Those very persons who thus advised him were rewarded for their conduct at the siege of ...
... believe what must have been my feelings during the whole siege , when I had often proposals made to me to write to Lord Hood to raise it . " . Those very persons who thus advised him were rewarded for their conduct at the siege of ...
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... believe , the annals of England never produced . " In this letter , the character of Nelson fully manifests itself . " I wish , " said he , " to be an admiral , and in the com- mand of the English fleet ; I should very soon either do ...
... believe , the annals of England never produced . " In this letter , the character of Nelson fully manifests itself . " I wish , " said he , " to be an admiral , and in the com- mand of the English fleet ; I should very soon either do ...
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