The Life of NelsonJohn Murray, 1831 - 352 страници |
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... honour , I hope , pre- dominates in my mind far above riches . " He did not apply for a ship , because he was not wealthy enough to live on board in the manner which was then become customary . Finding it , therefore , prudent to ...
... honour , I hope , pre- dominates in my mind far above riches . " He did not apply for a ship , because he was not wealthy enough to live on board in the manner which was then become customary . Finding it , therefore , prudent to ...
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... honour the British possessions with a visit , he had taken the earliest opportunity in his power to accompany him , in his Majesty's ship the Boreas , in order that such attention might be paid to the officers of his Most Christian ...
... honour the British possessions with a visit , he had taken the earliest opportunity in his power to accompany him , in his Majesty's ship the Boreas , in order that such attention might be paid to the officers of his Most Christian ...
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... from a step so injurious to himself , little foreseeing how deeply the welfare and honour of England were at that moment at stake . This interference produced a letter from Lord Howe , the day before 1787. ] 49 LIFE OF NELSON .
... from a step so injurious to himself , little foreseeing how deeply the welfare and honour of England were at that moment at stake . This interference produced a letter from Lord Howe , the day before 1787. ] 49 LIFE OF NELSON .
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... - ally by the liberal honours bestowed on officers , when they are worn out in the service , as by an * Clarke and M'Arthur , vol . i . p . 107 . attention to those who , like Nelson at this part 1788. ] 51 LIFE OF NELSON .
... - ally by the liberal honours bestowed on officers , when they are worn out in the service , as by an * Clarke and M'Arthur , vol . i . p . 107 . attention to those who , like Nelson at this part 1788. ] 51 LIFE OF NELSON .
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... honour is now thought of no more . My fortune , God knows , has grown worse for the service so much for serving my country . But the devil , ever willing to tempt the virtuous , has made me offer , if any ships should be sent to de ...
... honour is now thought of no more . My fortune , God knows , has grown worse for the service so much for serving my country . But the devil , ever willing to tempt the virtuous , has made me offer , if any ships should be sent to de ...
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