Sketches of the character, manners, and present state of the Highlanders of Scotland: with details of the military service of the Highland regiments, 第 1 巻Archibald Constable and Company, 1822 |
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... Minorca in 1798- Expedition against Cadiz in 1800 XVII . Expedition to Egypt in 1801 - Landing at Aboukir Battle of the 13th of March - 90th and 92d regiments lead the attack - Battle of Alexandria - Surrender of Cairo - Surrender of ...
... Minorca in 1798- Expedition against Cadiz in 1800 XVII . Expedition to Egypt in 1801 - Landing at Aboukir Battle of the 13th of March - 90th and 92d regiments lead the attack - Battle of Alexandria - Surrender of Cairo - Surrender of ...
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... Minorca , scraping the rocky surface of their respective islands , ( as hard as the most . barren within the Grampians , ) caused them to produce corn and wine in abundance . What industry has accomplished on the rocks of Malta is ...
... Minorca , scraping the rocky surface of their respective islands , ( as hard as the most . barren within the Grampians , ) caused them to produce corn and wine in abundance . What industry has accomplished on the rocks of Malta is ...
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... Minorca , 40 to the Leeward Islands , 30 to Jamaica , and 30 to Georgia . * It is impossible to reflect on this unfortunate affair without feel- ings of regret , whether we view it as an open violation of military dis- cipline on the ...
... Minorca , 40 to the Leeward Islands , 30 to Jamaica , and 30 to Georgia . * It is impossible to reflect on this unfortunate affair without feel- ings of regret , whether we view it as an open violation of military dis- cipline on the ...
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... Minorca Capitulation — Sir Ralph Abercromby assumes the command - Surrender of Malta after a blockade of two years- Troops assemble at Gibraltar - More extended field of service . - Ar this period Sir Ralph Abercromby assumed the com ...
... Minorca Capitulation — Sir Ralph Abercromby assumes the command - Surrender of Malta after a blockade of two years- Troops assemble at Gibraltar - More extended field of service . - Ar this period Sir Ralph Abercromby assumed the com ...
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... the country , the Com- mander - in - Chief determined to give up the attempt and re- embark . This was accomplished on the 30th of April , the October , and reached the island of Minorca on the CONDUCT IN THE WEST INDIES . 429.
... the country , the Com- mander - in - Chief determined to give up the attempt and re- embark . This was accomplished on the 30th of April , the October , and reached the island of Minorca on the CONDUCT IN THE WEST INDIES . 429.
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17 ページ - Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate over the present, advances us in the dignity of thinking beings. Far from me and from my friends be such frigid philosophy, as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved over any ground •which has been dignified by wisdom, bravery, or virtue. That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plain of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the...
17 ページ - We were now treading that illustrious island, which was once the luminary of the Caledonian regions, whence savage clans and roving barbarians derived the benefits of knowledge, and the blessings of religion. To abstract the mind from all local emotion would be impossible, if it were endeavoured, and would be foolish, if it were possible. Whatever withdraws us from the power of our senses ; whatever makes the past, the distant, or the future predominate...
513 ページ - I hope the people of England will be satisfied!" "I hope my country will do me justice!
515 ページ - During the season of repose, his time was devoted to the care and instruction of the Officer and Soldier ; in war, he courted service in every quarter of the globe. Regardless of personal considerations, he esteemed that to which his Country called him, the post of honour ; and by his undaunted spirit, and unconquerable perseverance, he pointed the way to victory.
53 ページ - He whistled shrill, And he was answered from the hill ; Wild as the scream of the curlew, From crag to crag the signal flew. Instant, through copse and heath, arose Bonnets and spears and bended bows : On right, on left, above, below, Sprung up at once the lurking foe ; From shingles...
510 ページ - Upon the left, the enemy at first (contented himself with an attack upon our picquets, which, however, in general maintained their ground. Finding, however, his efforts unavailing on the right and centre, he seemed determined to render the attack upon the left more serious; and had succeeded in obtaining possession of the village, through which the great road to Madrid passes, and which was situated in front of that part of the line. From this post, however, he was soon expelled with...
148 ページ - ... it, or by wrongs and injuries they be so wearied that they be compelled to sell all.
149 ページ - And this is also the cause why victuals be now in many places dearer. Yea, besides this the price of wool is so risen, that poor folks, which were wont to work it and make cloth thereof, be now able to buy none at alL And by this means very many be forced to forsake work and to give themselves to idleness.
148 ページ - All their household stuff, which is very little worth, though it might well abide the sale: yet being suddenly thrust out, they be constrained to sell it for a thing of nought. And when they have wandered...
54 ページ - That whistle garrisoned the glen At once with full five hundred men, As if the yawning hill to heaven A subterranean host had given. Watching their leader's beck and will, All silent there they stood, and still. Like the loose crags, whose threatening mass Lay tottering o'er the hollow pass, As if an infant's touch' could urge Their headlong passage down the verge, With step and weapon forward flung, Upon the mountain-side they hung.