Narrative, of a Five Years' Expedition, Against the Revolted Negroes of Surinam, in Guiana, on the Wild Coast of South America; from the Year 1772, to 1777:: Elucidating the History of that Country, and Describing Its Productions, ... with an Account of the Indians of Guiana, & Negroes of Guinea, Том 2J. Johnson, ... & Th. Payne, 1813 |
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... forest ; this , however , only slightly wounded two or three of our marines . During this trip we had much rain , and were obliged to cross over a small creek . We cut down one of the palm trees on the water's edge , which falling ...
... forest ; this , however , only slightly wounded two or three of our marines . During this trip we had much rain , and were obliged to cross over a small creek . We cut down one of the palm trees on the water's edge , which falling ...
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... forest . ' I gave the poor man some Boston biscuits which I had got from Paramaribo , a large calibash with barley to make him some soup , and also some wine . This negro appeared to be about sixty years of age . I now to my sorrow ...
... forest . ' I gave the poor man some Boston biscuits which I had got from Paramaribo , a large calibash with barley to make him some soup , and also some wine . This negro appeared to be about sixty years of age . I now to my sorrow ...
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... forest abounds with fruits and roots of many kinds . This was , however , in my opinion , a false piece of generalship ; if it be considered on the other hand , the dreadful havock which the wet weather must .CHA P. must produce among ...
... forest abounds with fruits and roots of many kinds . This was , however , in my opinion , a false piece of generalship ; if it be considered on the other hand , the dreadful havock which the wet weather must .CHA P. must produce among ...
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... forest . Here I saw a bird which is called a woodcock , which appears to have much of the colour of those in Europe , but which flew very heavily ; I was however informed , that it can run with incredible swift- ness . But the objects ...
... forest . Here I saw a bird which is called a woodcock , which appears to have much of the colour of those in Europe , but which flew very heavily ; I was however informed , that it can run with incredible swift- ness . But the objects ...
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... forests of Guiana . He now gave me leave , for fourteen days , to go to town to wish Mr. Kennedy a prosperous voyage to Europe . Availing myself therefore of his good humour , I left Magdenberg within one hour , and made such dispatch ...
... forests of Guiana . He now gave me leave , for fourteen days , to go to town to wish Mr. Kennedy a prosperous voyage to Europe . Availing myself therefore of his good humour , I left Magdenberg within one hour , and made such dispatch ...
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