Early English Poetry, Ballads and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages: Ed. from Original Manuscripts and Scarce Publications ...Percy society, 1965 - English literature |
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... force , he tells us , at this time consisted of fifteen sail of the line , ten frigates , and seven or eight transports , and that 13,400 troops were embarked . * The squadron of Admiral Richery , which had been cruising off the coast ...
... force , he tells us , at this time consisted of fifteen sail of the line , ten frigates , and seven or eight transports , and that 13,400 troops were embarked . * The squadron of Admiral Richery , which had been cruising off the coast ...
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... force and stores at their dis- posal , were found to be 4168 men , two four pounders , 1,500,000 cartridges , 500 rounds for artillery , and 500 lbs . of powder . With a force so small , it was deemed by the majority inadvisable to ...
... force and stores at their dis- posal , were found to be 4168 men , two four pounders , 1,500,000 cartridges , 500 rounds for artillery , and 500 lbs . of powder . With a force so small , it was deemed by the majority inadvisable to ...
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... force at Killala , the French Directory used every exertion to dispatch the more formidable armament destined for Ireland , and which sailed before the news of Humbert's surrender was known . This expedition consisted of one line - of ...
... force at Killala , the French Directory used every exertion to dispatch the more formidable armament destined for Ireland , and which sailed before the news of Humbert's surrender was known . This expedition consisted of one line - of ...
Contents
The Shan Van Vocht | 1 |
On a Mountain whose summit | iii |
The Bantry Bay Invasion 1797 | v |
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