The Life of General Sir Howard Douglas, Bart., from His Notes, Conversations, and CorrespondenceJohn Murray, 1863 - 463 sider |
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... measures to prevent pilots boarding strange vessels , and arranged for the transmission of intelligence to the seat of Govern- ment . He vividly remembered the incidents of the expedition to his latest years , taking pride in relating ...
... measures to prevent pilots boarding strange vessels , and arranged for the transmission of intelligence to the seat of Govern- ment . He vividly remembered the incidents of the expedition to his latest years , taking pride in relating ...
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... measures for a combined attack . The gunboats opened fire at seven in the morning , and the troops completed the investment by eight ; but the garrison made a stout resistance , inflicting heavy loss before they surren- dered nor could ...
... measures for a combined attack . The gunboats opened fire at seven in the morning , and the troops completed the investment by eight ; but the garrison made a stout resistance , inflicting heavy loss before they surren- dered nor could ...
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... measures failed to obtain the public confidence . The disunion was increased by newspapers in French pay , which laboured to excite distrust of England , ascribing her intervention in Spain to a selfish policy , and representing her ...
... measures failed to obtain the public confidence . The disunion was increased by newspapers in French pay , which laboured to excite distrust of England , ascribing her intervention in Spain to a selfish policy , and representing her ...
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... measures , and then proceeded to join the army of General Abadia , who had fixed his head - quarters at Ponperada . Manifestations of goodwill met him at every step , and attested the impression he had made . Passengers raised their ...
... measures , and then proceeded to join the army of General Abadia , who had fixed his head - quarters at Ponperada . Manifestations of goodwill met him at every step , and attested the impression he had made . Passengers raised their ...
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... measure quite out of his instruc- tions , but which promised the support required . He determined to arm the people . The law committed the defence of the kingdom to a levy of the masses in the event of invasion , and each district ...
... measure quite out of his instruc- tions , but which promised the support required . He determined to arm the people . The law committed the defence of the kingdom to a levy of the masses in the event of invasion , and each district ...
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The Life of General Sir Howard Douglas, Bart., from His Notes, Conversations ... Stephen Watson Fullom Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1863 |
The Life of General Sir Howard Douglas, Bart., G.C.B., G.C.M.G., F.R.S., D.C ... Stephen Watson Fullom Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1863 |
The Life of General Sir Howard Douglas, Bart., from His Notes, Conversations ... Stephen Watson Fullom Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1863 |
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Side 416 - Smooth to the shelving brink a copious flood Rolls fair and placid; where collected all, In one impetuous torrent, down the steep It thundering shoots, and shakes the country round. At first, an azure sheet, it rushes broad ; Then whitening by degrees, as prone it falls, And from the loud-resounding rocks below Dash'd in a cloud of foam, it sends aloft A hoary mist, and forms a ceaseless shower.
Side 135 - For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.
Side 109 - The Earl of Chatham, with his sword drawn Stood waiting for Sir Richard Strachan ; Sir Richard, longing to be at 'em, Stood waiting for the Earl of Chatham.
Side 19 - LIVINGSTONE'S SOUTH AFRICA. Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa ; including a Sketch of Sixteen Years' Residence in the Interior of Africa, and a Journey from the Cape of Good Hope to Loando on the West Coast ; thence across the Continent, down the River Zambesi, to, the Eastern Ocean.
Side 416 - Then whitening by degrees, as prone it falls, And from the loud-resounding rocks below Dash'd in a cloud of foam, it sends aloft A hoary mist, and forms a ceaseless shower. Nor can the...
Side 10 - Handbook of Architecture. Being a Concise and Popular Account of the Different Styles prevailing in all Ages and Countries in the World. With a Description of the most remarkable Buildings.
Side 19 - Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa : including a Sketch of Sixteen Years' Residence in the Interior of Africa, and a Journey from the Cape of Good Hope to Loanda on the West Coast ; thence across the Continent, down the River Zambesi, to the Eastern Ocean. By DAVID LIVINGSTONE, LL.D., DCL With Portrait, Maps, and Illustrations.
Side 8 - Ekins ? , vouch for their truth. Being one of the aide-de-camps to the commander-in-chief on that memorable day, it was my duty to attend both on him and the captain of the fleet, as occasion might require. It so happened, that some time after the battle had commenced, and whilst we were warmly engaged, I was standing near Sir Charles Douglas, who was leaning on the hammocks (which in those days were stowed across the fore part of the quarter deck), his head resting on one hand, and his eye occasionally...
Side 370 - That for the space of twenty years after the Union shall take place, the contribution of Great Britain and Ireland, respectively, towards the expenditure of the United Kingdom in each year, shall be defrayed in the proportion of fifteen parts for Great Britain and two parts for Ireland...
Side 8 - I replied. He immediately went aft ; I followed ; and on meeting Sir George coming from the cabin close to the wheel, he took off his cocked hat with his right hand, holding his long spy-glass in his left, making a low and profound bow, said, " Sir George, I give you joy of the victory !'' " Poh !" said the chief, as if half angry,