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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Page 13
... notwithstanding Henry's excessive caution and parsimony , which rendered him a / erse to new and expensive undertakings , he received the overtures of Columbus with more approbation , than any monarch to whom they had hitherto been ...
... notwithstanding Henry's excessive caution and parsimony , which rendered him a / erse to new and expensive undertakings , he received the overtures of Columbus with more approbation , than any monarch to whom they had hitherto been ...
Page 16
... Notwithstanding the name of Ferdinand appears conjoined with that of Isabella in this transaction , his distrust of Columbus- was so violent that he refused to take any part in the enterprize , as king of Arragon . As the whole expense ...
... Notwithstanding the name of Ferdinand appears conjoined with that of Isabella in this transaction , his distrust of Columbus- was so violent that he refused to take any part in the enterprize , as king of Arragon . As the whole expense ...
Page 17
... notwithstanding all the endeavours and efforts of Isabella and Columbus , the armament was not suitable to the dignity of the nation by which it was equipped , or to the importance of the service for which it was destined . It consisted ...
... notwithstanding all the endeavours and efforts of Isabella and Columbus , the armament was not suitable to the dignity of the nation by which it was equipped , or to the importance of the service for which it was destined . It consisted ...
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... Notwithstanding this display of power , wisely intended to in- spire the natives with a high idea of the strength of the Spa- niards , Columbus did not neglect the art of gaining their love aud cofidence . He adhered strictly to the ...
... Notwithstanding this display of power , wisely intended to in- spire the natives with a high idea of the strength of the Spa- niards , Columbus did not neglect the art of gaining their love aud cofidence . He adhered strictly to the ...
Page 49
... Notwithstanding this ungenerous treatment of Columbus , the spirit of discovery continued active and vigorous . Roderigo de Bastidas and John de la Cosa , fitted out two ships in company ; the latter having served under Columbus in two ...
... Notwithstanding this ungenerous treatment of Columbus , the spirit of discovery continued active and vigorous . Roderigo de Bastidas and John de la Cosa , fitted out two ships in company ; the latter having served under Columbus in two ...
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