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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... Wind W.N.W. and N. W. strong gales and squally . " 28th . - Wind N. by W. N.N.W. N. by E.N. N.E. " Aire point , Isle of Man.-S.S.E. E. distance 2 miles . First part , strong gales and squally , latter , moderate and clear weather . Wore ...
... Wind W.N.W. and N. W. strong gales and squally . " 28th . - Wind N. by W. N.N.W. N. by E.N. N.E. " Aire point , Isle of Man.-S.S.E. E. distance 2 miles . First part , strong gales and squally , latter , moderate and clear weather . Wore ...
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... wind it bloweth fair . * Then Thurot started up , and said unto his men , " Weigh your anchors , my brave lads , and let us begone : * The meaning of this line is , that the English may be ex- pected , and that the wind blows fair for ...
... wind it bloweth fair . * Then Thurot started up , and said unto his men , " Weigh your anchors , my brave lads , and let us begone : * The meaning of this line is , that the English may be ex- pected , and that the wind blows fair for ...
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... wind it blew north west , And Elliot's gallant seamen , they sorely were oppressed , They could not get in that night , the wind it blew so high : And as for Monsieur Thurot , he was forced for to lie by . Early the next morning , as ...
... wind it blew north west , And Elliot's gallant seamen , they sorely were oppressed , They could not get in that night , the wind it blew so high : And as for Monsieur Thurot , he was forced for to lie by . Early the next morning , as ...
Contents
The Shan Van Vocht | 1 |
On a Mountain whose summit | iii |
The Bantry Bay Invasion 1797 | v |
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