Memoirs of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign: Of Their Gallant Deeds, Daring Adventures, and Services, in the Infant State of the British NavyJ. Murray, 1845 - 495 pages |
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... Queen Elizabeth , are the more to be admired when it is considered how scanty were the means she had within her power to em- ploy , especially in military operations , either as re- garded ships suitable for such undertakings , or offi ...
... Queen Elizabeth , are the more to be admired when it is considered how scanty were the means she had within her power to em- ploy , especially in military operations , either as re- garded ships suitable for such undertakings , or offi ...
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... Queen Mary , 1553 , took fire , as is said , from the careless- ness of the mariners , and was wholly consumed . The Sovereign now only remained of the four large ships , and Monson says that she too was burnt : one thing is certain ...
... Queen Mary , 1553 , took fire , as is said , from the careless- ness of the mariners , and was wholly consumed . The Sovereign now only remained of the four large ships , and Monson says that she too was burnt : one thing is certain ...
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... queen ; the country inundated by Catholic bishops and priests , encou- raged by the late sovereign and her bigoted husband , who , before the ashes of his wife were cold in the grave , unfeelingly proposed marriage to Elizabeth , which ...
... queen ; the country inundated by Catholic bishops and priests , encou- raged by the late sovereign and her bigoted husband , who , before the ashes of his wife were cold in the grave , unfeelingly proposed marriage to Elizabeth , which ...
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Memoirs of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign: Of Their Gallant ... John Barrow No preview available - 2016 |
Memoirs of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign Sir John Barrow, Sir No preview available - 2016 |
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