The History of North and South America: From Its Discovery to the Death of General Washington, Томи 1 – 2Jacob Johnson, 1806 |
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... give way to a torrent too impetuous to be checked . He therefore solemnly promised them , that if they would con tinue to obey his commands , and accompany him three days longer , and if during that time , land were not dis-- covered ...
... give way to a torrent too impetuous to be checked . He therefore solemnly promised them , that if they would con tinue to obey his commands , and accompany him three days longer , and if during that time , land were not dis-- covered ...
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... and liberality of Columbus ; but while he wished to inspire them with confidence in their disposition to do good , he also wished to give them some VOL . I. D striking idea of their power to punish and destroy such AMERICA . 25.
... and liberality of Columbus ; but while he wished to inspire them with confidence in their disposition to do good , he also wished to give them some VOL . I. D striking idea of their power to punish and destroy such AMERICA . 25.
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... give the first account of his discoveries . In order to prevent this he proceeded on his voyage as soon as the weather would permit . At no great distance from the coast of Spain , another storm arose , little inferior to the former in ...
... give the first account of his discoveries . In order to prevent this he proceeded on his voyage as soon as the weather would permit . At no great distance from the coast of Spain , another storm arose , little inferior to the former in ...
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... give a full account of his transac- tions , with respect to the points in dispute between him and his adversaries , before Ferdinand and Isabella . committed the administration of his affairs during his ab sence to his brother Don ...
... give a full account of his transac- tions , with respect to the points in dispute between him and his adversaries , before Ferdinand and Isabella . committed the administration of his affairs during his ab sence to his brother Don ...
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... give way to the number and boldness of his accusers , and concluded , that there must have been some occasion , on his part , that caused such heavy complaints against him . This was no sooner known , than a resolution fatal to Columbus ...
... give way to the number and boldness of his accusers , and concluded , that there must have been some occasion , on his part , that caused such heavy complaints against him . This was no sooner known , than a resolution fatal to Columbus ...
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Almagro Americans appeared appointed arms army arrived artillery assembly Atahualpa attack attempt body Boston brigantines Britain brother carried cazique colonel colonies Columbus command conduct Congress considered continued Cortes countrymen courage court crown of Castile Cuba Cuzco danger declared defence discovered discovery empire endeavoured enemy engaged enterprize execution expedition favour Ferdinand fire fleet force gold governor harbour Hispaniola honour hopes Huascar hundred Inca Indians inhabitants instantly island killed land liberty lord lord Cornwallis Lord Dunmore Manco Capac ment Mexican empire Mexicans miles military monarch Montezuma nation natives North notwithstanding obliged officers Panama party persons Peru Pizarro possession prisoners proceeded province provisions Quito received refused respect retreat river royal sail seized sent ships soldiers soon sovereign Spain Spaniards Spanish spirit success suffered Sullivan's island surprize thousand tion Tlascalans took town utmost valour vessels viceroy victory violent voyage wounded
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