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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... sloop of war Ranger , of 18 guns , destined for France . This cruise , as it would carry him to near the scenes of his early life , in a new , and in an important capacity , he entered in- to it with avidity . Upon the coast of France ...
... sloop of war Ranger , of 18 guns , destined for France . This cruise , as it would carry him to near the scenes of his early life , in a new , and in an important capacity , he entered in- to it with avidity . Upon the coast of France ...
Page 118
... sloop of war , that beat off the two privateers , who engaged him in hopes of capturing the packets , allur- ed by the expectation of a large ransom for the noble pas . sengers , is got safe into the Elbe . The Fly carried only 14 guns ...
... sloop of war , that beat off the two privateers , who engaged him in hopes of capturing the packets , allur- ed by the expectation of a large ransom for the noble pas . sengers , is got safe into the Elbe . The Fly carried only 14 guns ...
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... Sloop of War Monk , of 18 guns !! The phlegmatic calculator of chances would perhaps gravely declare that Capt ... battle - lanterns of the Iris , which enveloped her again in darkness . The exulting victors were about to board the Iris ...
... Sloop of War Monk , of 18 guns !! The phlegmatic calculator of chances would perhaps gravely declare that Capt ... battle - lanterns of the Iris , which enveloped her again in darkness . The exulting victors were about to board the Iris ...
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