The Works of William Robertson: The history of AmericaW. Sharpe & Son, 1820 |
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... the mariner's compass - First regular plan of discovery formed by Portugal - State of that kingdom - Schemes of Prince Henry - Early attempts feeble - Progress along the western coast of Africa - Hopes of discovering a new route.
... the mariner's compass - First regular plan of discovery formed by Portugal - State of that kingdom - Schemes of Prince Henry - Early attempts feeble - Progress along the western coast of Africa - Hopes of discovering a new route.
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... prince , destitute of power to assert his nominal title , having never visited the Canaries , John de Bethencourt , a Norman baron , obtained a grant of them from Henry BOOK 1 . III . of Castile . * Bethencourt 52 HISTORY OF AMERICA .
... prince , destitute of power to assert his nominal title , having never visited the Canaries , John de Bethencourt , a Norman baron , obtained a grant of them from Henry BOOK 1 . III . of Castile . * Bethencourt 52 HISTORY OF AMERICA .
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... prince of great merit , who , by superior courage and abilities , had opened his way to a throne which of right did not belong to him . He instantly perceived that it would be impossible to preserve public order , or domestic ...
... prince of great merit , who , by superior courage and abilities , had opened his way to a throne which of right did not belong to him . He instantly perceived that it would be impossible to preserve public order , or domestic ...
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... Prince director of Henry the guese dis INCONSIDERABLE as this voyage was , it in- creased the passion for discovery which began to arise in Portugal . The fortunate issue of the Portu- the king's expedition against the Moors of coveries ...
... Prince director of Henry the guese dis INCONSIDERABLE as this voyage was , it in- creased the passion for discovery which began to arise in Portugal . The fortunate issue of the Portu- the king's expedition against the Moors of coveries ...
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... into his service several persons , foreigners as well as Portuguese , who were eminent for their skill in navigation . In taking those prepara- tory steps , the great abilities of the prince were 60 HISTORY OF AMERICA .
... into his service several persons , foreigners as well as Portuguese , who were eminent for their skill in navigation . In taking those prepara- tory steps , the great abilities of the prince were 60 HISTORY OF AMERICA .
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Seite 122 - Enraged as the sailors were, and impatient to turn their faces again towards their native country, this proposition did not appear to them unreasonable. Nor did Columbus hazard much in confining himself to a term so short. The presages of discovering land were now so numerous and promising, that he deemed them infallible.
Seite 124 - A little after midnight, the joyful sound of land! land! was heard from the Pinta, which kept always ahead of the other ships. But having been so often deceived by fallacious appearances, every man was now become slow of belief, and waited in all the anguish of uncertainty and impatience for the return of day- As soon as morning dawned, all doubts and fears were dispelled.
Seite 126 - ... accompanied with lightning and smoke, struck them with such terror, that they began to respect their new guests as a superior order of beings, and concluded that they were children of the sun, who had descended to visit the earth. The Europeans were hardly less amazed at the scene now before them. Every herb, and shrub, and tree, was different from those which flourished in Europe. The soil seemed to be rich, but bore few marks of cultivation. The climate, even to the Spaniards, felt warm, though...
Seite 121 - As they proceeded, the indications of approaching land seemed to be more certain, and excited hope in proportion. The birds began to appear in flocks, making towards the south-west. Columbus, in imitation of the Portuguese navigators, who had been guided in several of their discoveries by the motion of birds, altered his course from due west towards that quarter whither they pointed their flight.
Seite 125 - 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 123 - 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.
Seite 125 - The Spaniards, while thus employed, were surrounded by many of the natives, who gazed in silent admiration upon actions which they could not comprehend, and of which they did not foresee the consequences. The dress of the Spaniards, the whiteness of their skins, their beards, their arms, appeared strange and surprising.
Seite 120 - Sometimes he employed all the arts of insinuation, to sooth h/s men. Sometimes he endeavoured to work upon their ambition or avarice, by magnificent descriptions of the fame and wealth which they were about to acquire. On other occasions, he assumed a tone of authority, and threatened them with vengeance from their sovereign, if, by their dastardly behaviour, they should defeat this noble effort to promote the glory of God, and to exalt the Spanish name above that of every other nation. Even with...
Seite 109 - They declared, that if any controversy or law-suit, shall arise with respect to any mercantile transaction, in the countries which should be discovered, it should be determined by the sole authority of Columbus, or of judges to be appointed by him.
Seite 121 - ... the hopes of his companions subsided faster than they had risen ; their fears revived with additional force; impatience, rage, and despair appeared in every countenance. All sense of subordination was lost. The officers, who had hitherto concurred with Columbus in opinion, and supported his authority, now took part with the private men ; they assembled tumultuously on the deck, expostulated with their commander, mingled threats with their expostulations, and required him instantly to tack about...