The Life of NelsonJohn Murray, 1831 - 352 страници |
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... boats . The likelihood that it might be neces- sary to sacrifice the ships had been foreseen ; the : boats , accordingly , were adapted , both in 12 [ 1773 . LIFE OF NELSON .
... boats . The likelihood that it might be neces- sary to sacrifice the ships had been foreseen ; the : boats , accordingly , were adapted , both in 12 [ 1773 . LIFE OF NELSON .
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... boats for going away . They were immediately hoisted out , and the fitting begun . Canvas bread - bags were made , in case it should be necessary suddenly to desert the vessels ; and men were sent with the lead and line to the northward ...
... boats for going away . They were immediately hoisted out , and the fitting begun . Canvas bread - bags were made , in case it should be necessary suddenly to desert the vessels ; and men were sent with the lead and line to the northward ...
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... boats to the water's edge before the 14th ; and if the situation of the ships should not alter by that time , it would not be justifiable to stay longer by them . The commander therefore re- solved to carry on both attempts together ...
... boats to the water's edge before the 14th ; and if the situation of the ships should not alter by that time , it would not be justifiable to stay longer by them . The commander therefore re- solved to carry on both attempts together ...
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... boat still alongside , and in danger every moment of being swamped , and being extremely anxious that the privateer should be instantly taken in charge , because he feared that it would otherwise founder , he exclaimed , " Have I no ...
... boat still alongside , and in danger every moment of being swamped , and being extremely anxious that the privateer should be instantly taken in charge , because he feared that it would otherwise founder , he exclaimed , " Have I no ...
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... boat , saying , " It is my turn now ; and if I come back , it is yours . " The American , who had car- ried a heavy ... boats , made them throw their powder overboard , and point their guns upward : and , by his presence of mind and ...
... boat , saying , " It is my turn now ; and if I come back , it is yours . " The American , who had car- ried a heavy ... boats , made them throw their powder overboard , and point their guns upward : and , by his presence of mind and ...
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