Braddock: A Story of the French and Indian WarsFunk & Wagnall's Company, 1893 - 470 pages |
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... soon after . In the month of May , 1702 , Queen Anne and her allies , the Emperor of Germany and the States- General of Holland , declared war against France and Spain . When hostilities began in Europe , they were the signal for the ...
... soon after . In the month of May , 1702 , Queen Anne and her allies , the Emperor of Germany and the States- General of Holland , declared war against France and Spain . When hostilities began in Europe , they were the signal for the ...
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... wait ; the captain will soon know . The fellow is larger than we . " What boy ever was intimidated or restrained from a fight because another was larger ? George • was delighted when a whisper ran over the deck that 6 BRADDOCK .
... wait ; the captain will soon know . The fellow is larger than we . " What boy ever was intimidated or restrained from a fight because another was larger ? George • was delighted when a whisper ran over the deck that 6 BRADDOCK .
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... soon to be stilled forever . At last three guns were fired from the larboard side of the main deck ; but the captain cried : " Cease firing ! You are throwing away your shot . " Soon after came the order to wear ship , " and 66 prepare ...
... soon to be stilled forever . At last three guns were fired from the larboard side of the main deck ; but the captain cried : " Cease firing ! You are throwing away your shot . " Soon after came the order to wear ship , " and 66 prepare ...
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... soon ascertained that it was the wind of the enemy's shot . After a few minutes ' cessation , the firing recommenced , and the roar of cannon could be heard from all parts of their trembling ship , mingled with the rapid crash of the ...
... soon ascertained that it was the wind of the enemy's shot . After a few minutes ' cessation , the firing recommenced , and the roar of cannon could be heard from all parts of their trembling ship , mingled with the rapid crash of the ...
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... soon after . Mr. Calvin , the first lieutenant , was slightly wounded by a grummet or small iron ring , proba- bly torn from a hammock clew by a shot . He went below , shouting to his men to fight on , and , having his wound dressed ...
... soon after . Mr. Calvin , the first lieutenant , was slightly wounded by a grummet or small iron ring , proba- bly torn from a hammock clew by a shot . He went below , shouting to his men to fight on , and , having his wound dressed ...
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