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... passed over us . We put a spring upon our cable , warped our broadside to the beach , and loading every gun with grape and cannister , we poured a whole broadside upon our assailants . From the shrieks and cries , the carnage must have ...
... passed over us . We put a spring upon our cable , warped our broadside to the beach , and loading every gun with grape and cannister , we poured a whole broadside upon our assailants . From the shrieks and cries , the carnage must have ...
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... I know not , he requested me , as I knew every thing that had passed , to remain with him for a short time ; and finding that I could read and write well , he obtained from me LOG OF A PRIVATEER'S - MAN . 55 CHAPTER IV. ...
... I know not , he requested me , as I knew every thing that had passed , to remain with him for a short time ; and finding that I could read and write well , he obtained from me LOG OF A PRIVATEER'S - MAN . 55 CHAPTER IV. ...
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... months after leaving the hospital , during which I had passed a very pleasant life , and quite recovered from my wounds and injuries , I sailed for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty West- Indiaman , 56 EXTRACTS FROM THE.
... months after leaving the hospital , during which I had passed a very pleasant life , and quite recovered from my wounds and injuries , I sailed for Liverpool in the Sally and Kitty West- Indiaman , 56 EXTRACTS FROM THE.
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... passed through my brain in a few moments , for it could not have been longer . At last , being head downwards , I dived deeper , al- though I was bursting from so long holding my breath under water . This had the desired effect ...
... passed through my brain in a few moments , for it could not have been longer . At last , being head downwards , I dived deeper , al- though I was bursting from so long holding my breath under water . This had the desired effect ...
Page 73
... the forenoon we arrived at a village , where our guards refreshed themselves ; a very small quantity of boiled corn was given to each of us , and we continued our journey , passing by several small towns , LOG OF A PRIVATEER'S - MAN . 73.
... the forenoon we arrived at a village , where our guards refreshed themselves ; a very small quantity of boiled corn was given to each of us , and we continued our journey , passing by several small towns , LOG OF A PRIVATEER'S - MAN . 73.
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