Biographical Sketches of Distinguished American Naval Heroes in the War of the Revolution, Between the American Republic and the Kingdom of Great Britain: Comprising Sketches of Com. Nicholas Biddle, Com. John Paul Jones, Com. Edward Preble, and Com. Alexander Murray. With Incidental Allusions to Other Distinguished CharactersKennikat Press, 1970 - 392 pages |
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Page 31
... thirteen different dials point to the minutes of the passing hour . From 1765 to 1775 , the materials of a dissevering shock , which was forever to dissolve the con- nexion between the Thirteen Colonies of America and the British ...
... thirteen different dials point to the minutes of the passing hour . From 1765 to 1775 , the materials of a dissevering shock , which was forever to dissolve the con- nexion between the Thirteen Colonies of America and the British ...
Page 32
... thirteen colonies , was barricadoed with the " wooden walls " of Old England , her admirals , post - captains and seamen , had acquired almost undisputed sway over every ocean and sea ; and the colonies possessed not a single armed ship ...
... thirteen colonies , was barricadoed with the " wooden walls " of Old England , her admirals , post - captains and seamen , had acquired almost undisputed sway over every ocean and sea ; and the colonies possessed not a single armed ship ...
Page 369
... thirteen colonies , all distinct , unconnected and independent of each other , was begun , pursued and accom- plished , it is , surely interesting to humanity to investigate , and perpetuate to posterity . The colonies had grown up ...
... thirteen colonies , all distinct , unconnected and independent of each other , was begun , pursued and accom- plished , it is , surely interesting to humanity to investigate , and perpetuate to posterity . The colonies had grown up ...
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