The Life of NelsonOxford University Press, 1911 - 287 страници |
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... Islands , I went to sea with my uncle , Captain Maurice Suckling , in the Raisonnable of 64 guns . But the business with Spain being accommodated , I was sent in a West India ship , belonging to Hibbert , Purrier , and Horton , with Mr ...
... Islands , I went to sea with my uncle , Captain Maurice Suckling , in the Raisonnable of 64 guns . But the business with Spain being accommodated , I was sent in a West India ship , belonging to Hibbert , Purrier , and Horton , with Mr ...
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... ( islands ) situated on the north side of Hispaniola . Whilst in the frigate , an event happened which presaged my character ; and as it conveys no dis- honour to the officer alluded to , I shall insert it . 66 " " Blowing a gale of wind ...
... ( islands ) situated on the north side of Hispaniola . Whilst in the frigate , an event happened which presaged my character ; and as it conveys no dis- honour to the officer alluded to , I shall insert it . 66 " " Blowing a gale of wind ...
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... island . In January , 1780 , an expedition being resolved on against St. Juan's , I was chosen to direct the sea part of it . Major Polson , who commanded , will tell you of my exer- tions ; how I quitted my ship , carried troops in ...
... island . In January , 1780 , an expedition being resolved on against St. Juan's , I was chosen to direct the sea part of it . Major Polson , who commanded , will tell you of my exer- tions ; how I quitted my ship , carried troops in ...
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... Island station . This station opened a new scene to the officers of the British navy . The Americans , when colonists , possessed almost all the trade from America to our West India islands , and on the return of peace they forgot , on ...
... Island station . This station opened a new scene to the officers of the British navy . The Americans , when colonists , possessed almost all the trade from America to our West India islands , and on the return of peace they forgot , on ...
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... Islands in the Pegasus frigate , of which he was captain . And in March this year I married Frances Herbert Nisbet , of the island of Nevis , by whom I have no children . The Boreas being paid off at Sheerness , on November the 30th , I ...
... Islands in the Pegasus frigate , of which he was captain . And in March this year I married Frances Herbert Nisbet , of the island of Nevis , by whom I have no children . The Boreas being paid off at Sheerness , on November the 30th , I ...
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