The History of America, Band 1F. A. Schraembl, corner in the Karnthner-Street Nro. 1053., 1787 - 526 Seiten |
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... himself in my fuccefs . But did I owe nothing more to Lord Gran- tham , than the advantages which I have deriv- ed from his attention in engaging Mr. Wad- dilove , the chaplain of his embaffy , to take the conduct of my literary ...
... himself in my fuccefs . But did I owe nothing more to Lord Gran- tham , than the advantages which I have deriv- ed from his attention in engaging Mr. Wad- dilove , the chaplain of his embaffy , to take the conduct of my literary ...
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... himself by many deeds of valour . To the martial fpirit , which was the characteristic of every man of noble birth at that time , he added all the accomplishments of a more englightened and polifhed age . He cul- tivated the arts and ...
... himself by many deeds of valour . To the martial fpirit , which was the characteristic of every man of noble birth at that time , he added all the accomplishments of a more englightened and polifhed age . He cul- tivated the arts and ...
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... himself had obferved , as well as from the in- formation of skilful feamen in different coun- tries , he concluded , that by failing round Afri- ca , a paffage might be found to the East Indies d ) . d ) Faria y Soufa Port . Afia , vol ...
... himself had obferved , as well as from the in- formation of skilful feamen in different coun- tries , he concluded , that by failing round Afri- ca , a paffage might be found to the East Indies d ) . d ) Faria y Soufa Port . Afia , vol ...
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... himself now upon the eve of accomplishing that great defign , which had been the principal object of his reign , his earnestness in profecuting it became fo ve- hement , that it occupied his thoughts by day , and bereaved him of fleep ...
... himself now upon the eve of accomplishing that great defign , which had been the principal object of his reign , his earnestness in profecuting it became fo ve- hement , that it occupied his thoughts by day , and bereaved him of fleep ...
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... himself into the fea , laid hold of a floating oar , and by the fupport of it , and his dexterity in fwimming , he reached the fhore , though above two leagues diftant , and faved a life referved for great un- dertakings b ) . He enters ...
... himself into the fea , laid hold of a floating oar , and by the fupport of it , and his dexterity in fwimming , he reached the fhore , though above two leagues diftant , and faved a life referved for great un- dertakings b ) . He enters ...
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Seite 120 - As soon as the' sun arose, all their boats were manned and armed. They rowed towards the island with their colours displayed, with warlike music, and other martial pomp. As they approached the coast, they saw it covered with a multitude of people, whom the novelty of the spectacle had drawn together, whose attitudes and gestures expressed wonder and astonishment at the strange objects which presented themselves to their view.
Seite 119 - Salcedo, comptroller of the fleet, all three saw it in motion, as if it were carried from place to place. A little after midnight, the joyful sound of land ! land ! was heard from the Pinta, which kept always ahead of the other ships.
Seite 119 - Deum,' as a hymn of thanksgiving to God, and were joined by those of the other ships, with tears of joy and transports of congratulation. This office of gratitude to heaven was followed by an act of justice to their commander. They threw themselves at the feet of Columbus, with feelings of selfcondemnation mingled with reverence.
Seite 112 - Columbus, with no less quickness than ingenuity, invented a reason for this appearance, which, though it did not satisfy himself, seemed so plausible to them, that it dispelled their fears or silenced their murmurs.
Seite 119 - About two hours before midnight, Columbus, standing on the forecastle, observed a light at a distance, and privately pointed it out to Pedro Guttierez, a page of the queen's wardrobe. Guttierez perceived it, and calling to Salcedo, comptroller of the fleet, all three saw it in motion, as if it were carried from place to place. A little after midnight the joyful sound of land! land!
Seite 117 - It was necessary, on all these accounts, to soothe passions which he could no longer command, and to give way to a torrent too impetuous to be checked. He promised solemnly to his men that he would comply with their request, provided they would accompany him and obey his commands for three days longer, and if, during that time, land were not discovered, he would then abandon the enterprise, and direct his course towards Spain.
Seite 117 - ... return to Europe. Columbus perceived that it would be of no avail to have recourse to any of his former arts, which, having been tried so often...
Seite 113 - ... navigation, he gave out that they had proceeded only five hundred and eighty-four leagues ; and, fortunately for Columbus, neither his own pilot, nor those of the other ships, had skill sufficient to correct this error, and discover the deceit.
Seite 108 - Canaries, the ships were found to be so crazy and ill-appointed as to be very improper for a navigation which was expected to be both long and dangerous. Columbus refitted them, however, to the best of his power, and having supplied himself with fresh provisions, he took his departure from Gomera, one of the most westerly of the Canary Islands, on the 6th day of September. Here the voyage of discovery may properly be said to begin ; for...
Seite 118 - The sailors aboard the Nigna took up the branch of a tree with red berries perfectly fresh. The clouds around the setting sun assumed a new appearance ; the air was more mild and warm, and during night the wind became unequal and variable.