Introduction to the History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of VirginiaB.B. Minor, 1847 - 200 pages |
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... French and Spanish naviga- tors now visited North America , with what motives , adventures and success , it is not necessary to relate here . [ 1583. ] Sir Hum- phrey Gilbert , commissioned by Queen Eliz- Early voyages of Discovery ...
... French and Spanish naviga- tors now visited North America , with what motives , adventures and success , it is not necessary to relate here . [ 1583. ] Sir Hum- phrey Gilbert , commissioned by Queen Eliz- Early voyages of Discovery ...
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... French gallants , and he was forced siege of Regal he encountered and slew in to sell his cloak to pay his passage . Wan- a tournament three several Turkish champi- dering in France he experienced extraordi- ons , Turbashaw , Grualgo ...
... French gallants , and he was forced siege of Regal he encountered and slew in to sell his cloak to pay his passage . Wan- a tournament three several Turkish champi- dering in France he experienced extraordi- ons , Turbashaw , Grualgo ...
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... French man - of - war , he for and dig mines , coin money , carry over was present in a terrible sea - fight with two adventurers and repel intruders . Revenue Spanish ships , and after touching at Santa duties were imposed , the ...
... French man - of - war , he for and dig mines , coin money , carry over was present in a terrible sea - fight with two adventurers and repel intruders . Revenue Spanish ships , and after touching at Santa duties were imposed , the ...
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... French nobleman , a former friend of Smith . There they found a pond of hot water . In a thunder - storm the barge's mast and sail were blown overboard . Narrowly escaping the fury of the elements , they found it necessary to remain two ...
... French nobleman , a former friend of Smith . There they found a pond of hot water . In a thunder - storm the barge's mast and sail were blown overboard . Narrowly escaping the fury of the elements , they found it necessary to remain two ...
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... French pirates near of his departure , West's arrival again threw Fayal , he was captured near Flores by a half all things aback into confusion . Nonsuch piratical French squadron . After long deten- was abandoned and all hands returned ...
... French pirates near of his departure , West's arrival again threw Fayal , he was captured near Flores by a half all things aback into confusion . Nonsuch piratical French squadron . After long deten- was abandoned and all hands returned ...
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Page 140 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it: I have killed many: I have fully glutted my vengeance: for my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbour a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Page 140 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat, if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not.
Page 39 - I that was wont to behold her riding like Alexander, hunting like Diana, walking like Venus, the gentle wind blowing her fair hair about her pure cheeks, like a nymph; sometime sitting in the shade like a Goddess; sometime singing like an angel; sometime playing like Orpheus. Behold the sorrow of this world! Once amiss, hath bereaved me of all.
Page 35 - You did promise Powhatan what was yours should bee his, and he the like to you; you called him father being in his land a stranger, and by the same reason so must I doe you...
Page 146 - That we do hereby declare ourselves a free and independent People, are and of right ought to be, a sovereign and selfgoverning Association, under the control of no power other than that of our God and the General Government of the Congress; to the maintenance of which independence, we solemly pledge to each other our mutual cooperation, our lives, our fortunes, and our most sacred honor.
Page 75 - I thank God there are no free schools, nor printing, and I hope we shall not have these hundred years ; for learning has brought disobedience and heresy and sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against the best government. God keep us from both...
Page 146 - ... 4. Resolved, that as we now acknowledge the existence and control of no law or legal officer, civil or military, within this county, we do hereby ordain and adopt as a rule of life all, each and every of our former laws — wherein nevertheless the Crown of Great Britain never can be considered as holding rights, privileges, immunities, or authority therein.
Page 140 - Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat: if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my country-men pointed as they passed, and said, 'Logan is the friend of the white men.
Page 95 - ... of ten years at least. And that they be not permitted in any manner to redeem themselves by money or otherwise until that term be fully expired. And for the better effecting hereof, you are to frame and propose a bill to the assembly of that our colony, with such provisions and clauses as shall be requisite for this purpose, to which you, our governor, are to give your assent, and to transmit the same unto us for our royal confirmation. Wherein expecting a ready compliance, we bid you heartily...
Page 81 - No, may it please your Honor, we will not hurt a hair of your head, nor of any other man's; we are come for a commission to save our lives from the Indians, which you have so often promised, and now we will have it before we go.
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Blackbeard the Pirate: A Reappraisal of His Life and Times Robert Earl Lee No preview available - 1974 |