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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... proceeded beyond that island , ( the Thule of the ancients ) and advanced several degrees within the polar circle . This voyage enlarged his knowledge in naval affairs more than it improved his fortune ; afterwards he entered into ...
... proceeded beyond that island , ( the Thule of the ancients ) and advanced several degrees within the polar circle . This voyage enlarged his knowledge in naval affairs more than it improved his fortune ; afterwards he entered into ...
Page 16
... proceeded some leagues on his journey , when the messenger overtook him . Upon receiving the account so flattering to his hopes , he returned directly to Santa Fé , not without some diffidence mingling with his joy . But the cordial ...
... proceeded some leagues on his journey , when the messenger overtook him . Upon receiving the account so flattering to his hopes , he returned directly to Santa Fé , not without some diffidence mingling with his joy . But the cordial ...
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... proceeded this variation increased . Although this is now familiar , it still remains one of the mysteries of nature into the cause of which the sagacity of man has not been able to penetrate , and filled the companions of Columbus with ...
... proceeded this variation increased . Although this is now familiar , it still remains one of the mysteries of nature into the cause of which the sagacity of man has not been able to penetrate , and filled the companions of Columbus with ...
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... proceeded five hundred and eighty four leagues ; and , fortunately for Columbus , neither his own pilot , nor those of the other ships could discover the deceit . Three weeks had now elapsed , and no land appeared , all their ...
... proceeded five hundred and eighty four leagues ; and , fortunately for Columbus , neither his own pilot , nor those of the other ships could discover the deceit . Three weeks had now elapsed , and no land appeared , all their ...
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... former 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.
... former 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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