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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... ships , to which it was fast grappled . In this dreadful extremity his intrepidity and presence of mind did not forsake him ; for throwing himself into the sea , and lay- ing hold of a floating oar , by his own dexterity in swimming ...
... ships , to which it was fast grappled . In this dreadful extremity his intrepidity and presence of mind did not forsake him ; for throwing himself into the sea , and lay- ing hold of a floating oar , by his own dexterity in swimming ...
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... ships of which Columbus was to take the command , were ordered by Isabella to be fitted out in the port of Palos , a ... ship of no considerable burden , was com- manded by Columbus , as admiral , who gave it the name of Santa Maria ...
... ships of which Columbus was to take the command , were ordered by Isabella to be fitted out in the port of Palos , a ... ship of no considerable burden , was com- manded by Columbus , as admiral , who gave it the name of Santa Maria ...
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... ships were found so crazy , as to be very unfit for a navigation which was expected to be long and dangerous . Columbus re- paired them the best in his power ; and , after taking in a supply of fresh provisions , at Gomera , he took his ...
... ships were found so crazy , as to be very unfit for a navigation which was expected to be long and dangerous . Columbus re- paired them the best in his power ; and , after taking in a supply of fresh provisions , at Gomera , he took his ...
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... ship , and directing their flight towards the west . The despairing crew resumed some degree of spirit and began to ... ships could discover the deceit . Three weeks had now elapsed , and no land appeared , all their prognostics had ...
... ship , and directing their flight towards the west . The despairing crew resumed some degree of spirit and began to ... ships could discover the deceit . Three weeks had now elapsed , and no land appeared , all their prognostics had ...
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... ships to lie by , and a strict watch kept , lest they should be driven or shore in the night . During this interval of suspense , and anxious expectation no man closed his eyes ; but all kept on deck looking intently towards that part ...
... ships to lie by , and a strict watch kept , lest they should be driven or shore in the night . During this interval of suspense , and anxious expectation no man closed his eyes ; but all kept on deck looking intently towards that part ...
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