The Historical Works of William Robertson: With an Account of His Life and Writings, Band 3Doig and Stirling, 1813 |
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... authority . By a singular arrangement of Philip II . the records of the Spanish monarchy are depo- sited in the Archivo of Simancas , near Valladolid , at the distance of a hundred and twenty miles from the seat of government , and the ...
... authority . By a singular arrangement of Philip II . the records of the Spanish monarchy are depo- sited in the Archivo of Simancas , near Valladolid , at the distance of a hundred and twenty miles from the seat of government , and the ...
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... , who not only disclaimed any idea of concealment , but instantly ordered the journal of Captain Krenitzin , who conducted the only voyage of discovery made by public authority since the year 1741 , to be trans- viii PREFACE .
... , who not only disclaimed any idea of concealment , but instantly ordered the journal of Captain Krenitzin , who conducted the only voyage of discovery made by public authority since the year 1741 , to be trans- viii PREFACE .
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With an Account of His Life and Writings William Robertson. public authority since the year 1741 , to be trans- lated , and his original chart to be copied for my use . By consulting them , I have been enabled to give a more accurate ...
With an Account of His Life and Writings William Robertson. public authority since the year 1741 , to be trans- lated , and his original chart to be copied for my use . By consulting them , I have been enabled to give a more accurate ...
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... authorities , without encumbering the page with an insertion of their full titles . To any person who may choose to follow me in this path of inquiry , the catalogue must be very useful . " My readers will observe , that in mentioning ...
... authorities , without encumbering the page with an insertion of their full titles . To any person who may choose to follow me in this path of inquiry , the catalogue must be very useful . " My readers will observe , that in mentioning ...
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... authority of the senate , and at public expence . Hanno was directed to steer towards the south , along the coast of Africa , and he seems to have advanced much nearer the equinoctial line than any former navigator . Himilco had it in ...
... authority of the senate , and at public expence . Hanno was directed to steer towards the south , along the coast of Africa , and he seems to have advanced much nearer the equinoctial line than any former navigator . Himilco had it in ...
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Seite 80 - European who set foot in the new world which he had discovered. He landed in a rich dress, and with a naked sword in his hand. His men followed, and kneeling down, they all kissed the ground which they had so long desired to see. They next erected a crucifix, and, prostrating themselves before it, returned thanks to God for conducting their voyage to such a happy issue.
Seite 81 - Spaniards, and with transports of joy received from them hawks' bells, glass beads, or other baubles, in return for which they gave such provisions as they had, and some cotton yarn, the only commodity of value that they could produce.
Seite 79 - As soon as morning dawned all doubts and fears were dispelled. From every ship an island was seen, about two leagues to the north, whose flat and verdant fields, well stored with wood and watered with many rivulets, presented the aspect of a delightful country. The crew of the Pinta instantly began the Te Deum...
Seite 73 - Canaries; and many of the sailors, dejected already and dismayed, when they contemplated the boldness of the undertaking, began to beat their breasts and to shed tears, as if they were never more to behold land. Columbus comforted them with assurances of success, and the prospect of vast wealth, in those opulent regions whither he was conducting them.
Seite 81 - ... 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.
Seite 78 - Columbus perceived that it would be of no avail to have recourse to any of his former arts, which, having been tried so often, had lost their effect ; and that it was impossible to rekindle any zeal for the success of the expedition among men in whose breasts fear had extinguished every generous sentiment. He...
Seite 77 - He affected to seem, ignorant of their machinations. Notwithstanding the agitation and solicitude of his own mind, he appeared with a cheerful countenance, like a man satisfied with the progress he had made, and confident of success. Sometimes he employed all the arts of insinuation to soothe his 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,...
Seite 79 - 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. From all these symptoms, Columbus was so confident of being near land, that, on the evening of the...
Seite 176 - ... should enjoy a spectacle which he had so long desired. As soon as he beheld the South Sea stretching in endless prospect below him, he fell on his knees, and lifting up his hands to heaven, returned thanks to God, who had conducted him to a discovery so beneficial to his country, and so honourable to himself. His followers, observing his transports of joy, rushed forward to join in his wonder, exultation, and gratitude.
Seite 74 - There they were struck with an appearance no less astonishing than new. They observed that the magnetic needle in their compasses did« not point exactly to the polar star, but varied towards the west, and as they proceeded this variation increased. This...