A Narrative of My Professional Adventures: (1790-1839)Navy Records Society, 1953 - 468 σελίδες |
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... whilst we were occupied with our arrangements , in placing the instruments and books in the apartments allotted to our use , another idea came across our Captain's mind for our advantage . Being aware that the Alcide was not likely to ...
... whilst we were occupied with our arrangements , in placing the instruments and books in the apartments allotted to our use , another idea came across our Captain's mind for our advantage . Being aware that the Alcide was not likely to ...
Σελίδα 43
... whilst I pelted him home on the body , knocking him down frequently . To my astonishment I found that I had not only more muscular strength than he , but better wind . This fact encouraged me to persevere , whilst my adversary had ...
... whilst I pelted him home on the body , knocking him down frequently . To my astonishment I found that I had not only more muscular strength than he , but better wind . This fact encouraged me to persevere , whilst my adversary had ...
Σελίδα 134
... Whilst on the ladder , Mr. Hawtayne , the clergyman , came to me . From my appearance he thought that I had been seriously in- jured , but I soon set his mind at rest on that subject . Leaving him , I at length reached the Poop , where ...
... Whilst on the ladder , Mr. Hawtayne , the clergyman , came to me . From my appearance he thought that I had been seriously in- jured , but I soon set his mind at rest on that subject . Leaving him , I at length reached the Poop , where ...
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PEACE March 1790January 1793 | 1 |
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