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 18
... town has a not improbable claim to the honour of giving birth to this celebrated naval commander . It states , that his supposed father resided some time at Fin- ningley , about seven miles north - east of Doncaster , and four from ...
... town has a not improbable claim to the honour of giving birth to this celebrated naval commander . It states , that his supposed father resided some time at Fin- ningley , about seven miles north - east of Doncaster , and four from ...
Page 34
... towns of St. Jago , Car- thagena , St. Domingo , and the small establish- ments of St. Augustin and a small adjacent town , were conquered and restored on a certain ransom being paid 34 FROBISHER .
... towns of St. Jago , Car- thagena , St. Domingo , and the small establish- ments of St. Augustin and a small adjacent town , were conquered and restored on a certain ransom being paid 34 FROBISHER .
Page 40
... town put into a good state of defence ; but as the object of Frobisher was to wait the arrival of the East and West India ships , he sent a trumpet to the Governor , in a friendly manner , to request a certain quantity of wine and ...
... town put into a good state of defence ; but as the object of Frobisher was to wait the arrival of the East and West India ships , he sent a trumpet to the Governor , in a friendly manner , to request a certain quantity of wine and ...
Page 71
... departing from this unhappy country , Hawkins set sail for the West Indies with his cargo . It would afford but little interest to follow these slave - dealers to the various islands and towns at which they disposed of their HAWKINS . 71.
... departing from this unhappy country , Hawkins set sail for the West Indies with his cargo . It would afford but little interest to follow these slave - dealers to the various islands and towns at which they disposed of their HAWKINS . 71.
Page 72
... towns at which they disposed of their traffic . At St. Domingo an official command had been received " to have no dealings ... town , which soon " brought the Spaniards to reason , " and they were admitted to trade in a peaceable manner ...
... towns at which they disposed of their traffic . At St. Domingo an official command had been received " to have no dealings ... town , which soon " brought the Spaniards to reason , " and they were admitted to trade in a peaceable manner ...
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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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