My Adventures During the Late War (Volume 2); Comprising a Narrative of Shipwreck, Captivity, Escapes From French Prisons, Etc, From 1804-1827
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My Adventures During the Late War (Volume 2); Comprising a Narrative of Shipwreck, Captivity, Escapes from French Prisons, Etc, from 1804-1827 (2012)
EN PB NWISBN: 9781235722318 bzw. 1235722317, Band: 2, in Englisch, 88 Seiten, General Books LLC, Taschenbuch, neu.
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1839. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER V. Receiving a Lieutenancy--Lord Collingwood's Kindness--Joining the Warrior--Friendship of the Hon. Captain Waldegrave--An unexpected Supply of Dollars--An Accident at Sea--A Retreat to Malta to Repair Damages--Capture of Ischia and Procida--Expedition against the Ionian Isles--Joining the Amphion--Captain Hoste's Activity in the Adriatic--Commodore Dubourdieu and his Squadron at Ancona--Chasing the Enemy--Success of the Foe--A Wild-goose Pursuit--Joy at the Approach of a Battle--A Disappointment--Success at Last--A glorious Battle and a splendid Victory--Details of the Action--My Return to England--Interview with the First Lord of the Admiralty--A Visit to Ireland--A Solicitation from Captain Hoste to Join the Bacchante as First Lieutenant--Revisiting the Mediterranean--Naval Adventures--Provoking the Enemy--They Provoking us--A Capture--Unhappy Loss of Prizes--An inexplicable and wretched Death of a young Officer--Extraordinary Explosion of a French Frigate--A Flag of Truce--Venice--Corfu--Capture of Flotilla. His lordship presented to me my lieutenancy in the handsomest manner possible. He paid me many compliments, and expressed his regret LORD COLLINGWOOD'S KINDNESS. 187 that this had been the first opportunity he had had of bestowing a commission in his own gift; adding that he cheerfully gave it to me as some reparation for my sufferings, and as a reward of my enterprise and fortitude. His lordship warmly expressed his approbation of my conduct during the time I had been under his immediate command; and rewards as well as praise were doubly valuable from a veteran officer, so highly and so justly celebrated for his nautical skill and consummate valour. His lordship cordially wished me every possible success in the service; and to his order,... Paperback, Label: General Books LLC, General Books LLC, Product group: Book, Published: 2012-02-05, Studio: General Books LLC.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, amitcj.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1839. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER V. Receiving a Lieutenancy--Lord Collingwood's Kindness--Joining the Warrior--Friendship of the Hon. Captain Waldegrave--An unexpected Supply of Dollars--An Accident at Sea--A Retreat to Malta to Repair Damages--Capture of Ischia and Procida--Expedition against the Ionian Isles--Joining the Amphion--Captain Hoste's Activity in the Adriatic--Commodore Dubourdieu and his Squadron at Ancona--Chasing the Enemy--Success of the Foe--A Wild-goose Pursuit--Joy at the Approach of a Battle--A Disappointment--Success at Last--A glorious Battle and a splendid Victory--Details of the Action--My Return to England--Interview with the First Lord of the Admiralty--A Visit to Ireland--A Solicitation from Captain Hoste to Join the Bacchante as First Lieutenant--Revisiting the Mediterranean--Naval Adventures--Provoking the Enemy--They Provoking us--A Capture--Unhappy Loss of Prizes--An inexplicable and wretched Death of a young Officer--Extraordinary Explosion of a French Frigate--A Flag of Truce--Venice--Corfu--Capture of Flotilla. His lordship presented to me my lieutenancy in the handsomest manner possible. He paid me many compliments, and expressed his regret LORD COLLINGWOOD'S KINDNESS. 187 that this had been the first opportunity he had had of bestowing a commission in his own gift; adding that he cheerfully gave it to me as some reparation for my sufferings, and as a reward of my enterprise and fortitude. His lordship warmly expressed his approbation of my conduct during the time I had been under his immediate command; and rewards as well as praise were doubly valuable from a veteran officer, so highly and so justly celebrated for his nautical skill and consummate valour. His lordship cordially wished me every possible success in the service; and to his order,... Paperback, Label: General Books LLC, General Books LLC, Product group: Book, Published: 2012-02-05, Studio: General Books LLC.
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My Adventures During the Late War (Volume 2); Comprising a Narrative of Shipwreck, Captivity, Escapes From French Prisons, Etc, From 1804-1827 (2012)
EN PBISBN: 9781235722318 bzw. 1235722317, Band: 2, in Englisch, General Books LLC, Taschenbuch.
Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, Shipping costs to: USA.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ergodebooks.
General Books LLC, 2012-02-05. Paperback. Used:Good. Ships Fast. 24*7 Customer Service.
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General Books LLC, 2012-02-05. Paperback. Used:Good. Ships Fast. 24*7 Customer Service.
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My Adventures During the Late War (Volume 2); Comprising a Narrative of Shipwreck, Captivity, Escapes From French Prisons, Etc, From 1804-1827 (2012)
EN PBISBN: 9781235722318 bzw. 1235722317, Band: 2, in Englisch, General Books LLC, Taschenbuch.
Von Händler/Antiquariat, Ergodebooks [8304062], RICHMOND, TX, U.S.A.
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My Adventures During the Late War (Volume 2); Comprising a Narrative of Shipwreck, Captivity, Escapes From French Prisons, Etc, From 1804-1827 (2012)
EN PB NWISBN: 9781235722318 bzw. 1235722317, Band: 2, in Englisch, General Books LLC, Taschenbuch, neu.
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My Adventures During the Late War (Volume 2); Comprising a Narrative of Shipwreck, Captivity, Escapes From French Prisons, Etc, From 1804-1827 (2012)
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Lieferung aus: Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, plus shipping, Shipping area: DOM.
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