The History of North and South America, from Its Discovery to the Death of General Washington, Volumes 1-2Benjamin Warner, and sold at his stores, Richmond, Virginia, and Charleston, South Carolina, 1819 - America |
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... give way to a torrent too impe- tuous to be checked . He therefore solemnly promised them , if they would continue to obey his commands , and accompany him three days longer , and if during that time . fand were not discovered , he ...
... give way to a torrent too impe- tuous to be checked . He therefore solemnly promised them , if they would continue to obey his commands , and accompany him three days longer , and if during that time . fand were not discovered , he ...
Page 28
... give them some striking idea of their power to punish and destroy such as provoked their just indignation . With this view he drew up his men in order of battle , in view of a vast concourse of people , and made an ostentatious display ...
... give them some striking idea of their power to punish and destroy such as provoked their just indignation . With this view he drew up his men in order of battle , in view of a vast concourse of people , and made an ostentatious display ...
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... suspicions revived , that Pinzon had borne away for Spain , that he might reach it before him , and give the first account of his discoveries . In order to prevent this , he proceeded on his voyage 0 2 HISTORY OF AMERICA , 29.
... suspicions revived , that Pinzon had borne away for Spain , that he might reach it before him , and give the first account of his discoveries . In order to prevent this , he proceeded on his voyage 0 2 HISTORY OF AMERICA , 29.
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... give a full account of his transactions , with respect to the points in dispute between him and his adversaries , before Ferdinand and Isabella . He committed the administration of his affairs during his absence to his brother Don ...
... give a full account of his transactions , with respect to the points in dispute between him and his adversaries , before Ferdinand and Isabella . He committed the administration of his affairs during his absence to his brother Don ...
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... give way to the number and boldness of his accusers , and concluded , that there must have been some occasion , on his part , that caused such heavy complaints against him . This was no sooner known , than a resolution fatal to Columbus ...
... give way to the number and boldness of his accusers , and concluded , that there must have been some occasion , on his part , that caused such heavy complaints against him . This was no sooner known , than a resolution fatal to Columbus ...
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