The Historical Works of William Robertson: With an Account of His Life and Writings, Band 3Doig and Stirling, 1813 |
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... command of the Red Sea as secured to them the exclu- sive possession of that lucrative branch of trade . The commercial activity of the Carthaginians was exerted in another direction . Without contending for the trade of the east with ...
... command of the Red Sea as secured to them the exclu- sive possession of that lucrative branch of trade . The commercial activity of the Carthaginians was exerted in another direction . Without contending for the trade of the east with ...
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... command the trade both of the East and West P. This situation was chosen with such discern- ment , that Alexandria soon became the chief commer- cial city in the world . Not only during the subsistence of the Grecian empire in Egypt and ...
... command the trade both of the East and West P. This situation was chosen with such discern- ment , that Alexandria soon became the chief commer- cial city in the world . Not only during the subsistence of the Grecian empire in Egypt and ...
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... command of the fleet fitted out for this expedition . He performed this voyage , which was deemed an enterprize so arduous and important , that Alexander reckoned it one of the most extraordinary events which distinguished his reign ...
... command of the fleet fitted out for this expedition . He performed this voyage , which was deemed an enterprize so arduous and important , that Alexander reckoned it one of the most extraordinary events which distinguished his reign ...
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... command of the national force , could rouse it to act with united vigour , and , after the expulsion of the Moors , could employ it without dread of interruption from any domestic enemy . By the perpetual hostilities carried on for ...
... command of the national force , could rouse it to act with united vigour , and , after the expulsion of the Moors , could employ it without dread of interruption from any domestic enemy . By the perpetual hostilities carried on for ...
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... command of it 1418 to John Gonzales Zarco and Tristan Vaz , two gentlemen of his household , who voluntarily offered to conduct the enterprise , he instructed them to use their utmost efforts to double Cape Bojador , and thence to steer ...
... command of it 1418 to John Gonzales Zarco and Tristan Vaz , two gentlemen of his household , who voluntarily offered to conduct the enterprise , he instructed them to use their utmost efforts to double Cape Bojador , and thence to steer ...
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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...