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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Page viii
... present day , or prove unacceptable to the general class On this assumption I ventured to of readers . proceed . It will be said , perhaps , that the merits of all , or most of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's reign , have been ...
... present day , or prove unacceptable to the general class On this assumption I ventured to of readers . proceed . It will be said , perhaps , that the merits of all , or most of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's reign , have been ...
Page ix
... present volume , I am still dis- posed to think it will not be found deficient in in- terest , or wanting in variety . The numerous copies of autograph letters , and other manuscript papers that have not hitherto met the public eye ...
... present volume , I am still dis- posed to think it will not be found deficient in in- terest , or wanting in variety . The numerous copies of autograph letters , and other manuscript papers that have not hitherto met the public eye ...
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... the " Restorer of Naval Power and Sovereign of the Northern Seas . " From her time down to the present , and through- out every reign , the naval service has regularly improved in all its branches , and the skill in 6 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS .
... the " Restorer of Naval Power and Sovereign of the Northern Seas . " From her time down to the present , and through- out every reign , the naval service has regularly improved in all its branches , and the skill in 6 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS .
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... present pay ; and when on shore , shall receive half - pay , " & c . Such a sweeping reprimand to the whole body of the navy , and from a new sovereign , with no here- ditary claim , and moreover a foreigner , was a bold measure , and ...
... present pay ; and when on shore , shall receive half - pay , " & c . Such a sweeping reprimand to the whole body of the navy , and from a new sovereign , with no here- ditary claim , and moreover a foreigner , was a bold measure , and ...
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... present day , affords more splen- did examples of high moral and heroic courage , of unflinching fortitude and self - devotion , and its officers and seamen have performed more gallant deeds , than those of any other nation , at any ...
... present day , affords more splen- did examples of high moral and heroic courage , of unflinching fortitude and self - devotion , and its officers and seamen have performed more gallant deeds , than those of any other nation , at any ...
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Memoirs of the Naval Worthies of Queen Elizabeth's Reign: Of Their Gallant ... John Barrow No preview available - 2016 |
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