Journal of an English Officer in IndiaHurst and Blackett, 1858 - Всего страниц: 280 |
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... enemy deceived himself as to the strength of our force , and imagined that he had merely the small band under Major Renaud to con- tend with ; for no sooner did he see the reconnoitering party retire , than his first gun opened fire ...
... enemy deceived himself as to the strength of our force , and imagined that he had merely the small band under Major Renaud to con- tend with ; for no sooner did he see the reconnoitering party retire , than his first gun opened fire ...
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... enemy , with his numerous cavalry , formed an imposing line as he bore down insolently upon us , confident of an easy victory , pushing forward two guns , and cannonading our front . guns , Maude's Battery , Immediately our posted in ...
... enemy , with his numerous cavalry , formed an imposing line as he bore down insolently upon us , confident of an easy victory , pushing forward two guns , and cannonading our front . guns , Maude's Battery , Immediately our posted in ...
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... enemy as they retreated hurriedly through the town , which now became visible , its en- trance barricaded by native carts , and apparently all the baggage of the muti- neers . Here , while running on with the skir- mishers in ENGLISH ...
... enemy as they retreated hurriedly through the town , which now became visible , its en- trance barricaded by native carts , and apparently all the baggage of the muti- neers . Here , while running on with the skir- mishers in ENGLISH ...
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... stunning , " yet , sustained by an impetuous impulse of volition , I was quickly on my feet , and dashed off at a double in pursuit of the enemy , as he bolted through the village , sending an oc- casional 44 JOURNAL OF AN.
... stunning , " yet , sustained by an impetuous impulse of volition , I was quickly on my feet , and dashed off at a double in pursuit of the enemy , as he bolted through the village , sending an oc- casional 44 JOURNAL OF AN.
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... enemy to abandon his position before noon , when the troops halted for rest and such refreshment as was attain- able , viz . , grog and biscuit . Of these we partook beneath the welcome shelter of some friendly topes of mangoes . Most ...
... enemy to abandon his position before noon , when the troops halted for rest and such refreshment as was attain- able , viz . , grog and biscuit . Of these we partook beneath the welcome shelter of some friendly topes of mangoes . Most ...
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Стр. 16 - NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY ROUND THE WORLD, Comprising A WINTER PASSAGE ACROSS THE ANDES TO CHILI, WITH A VISIT TO THE GOLD REGIONS OF CALIFORNIA AND AUSTRALIA, THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS, JAVA, &c.
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Стр. 13 - ORIENTAL AND WESTERN SIBERIA ; A NARRATIVE OF SEVEN YEARS' EXPLORATIONS AND ADVENTURES IN SIBERIA, MONGOLIA, THE KIRGHIS STEPPES, CHINESE TARTARY, AND CENTRAL ASIA. By THOMAS WITLAM ATKINSON. In one large volume, royal 8vo., Price £2. 2s., elegantly bound. Embellished with upwards of 50 Illustrations, including numerous beautifully coloured plates, from drawings by the Author, and a map. "By virtue alike of its text and...
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Стр. 16 - Tahiti, and other gems of the sea in that quarter, and from thence to Sydney, marching through the Murray Valley, and inspecting the Adelaide district: From Australia he dashed onward to Java, riding through the interior, and taking a general survey of Batavia, with a glance at Japan and the Japanese.