Memoirs of Andrew Sherburne: A Pensioner of the Navy of the RevolutionH.H. Brown, 1831 - 312 pages |
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Page 21
... observed , that during the months of summer , it is extremely foggy on the banks of Newfoundland.- Sometimes a ship cannot be seen at the distance of one hundred yards , and then in a few minutes you may have a clear sky and bright sun ...
... observed , that during the months of summer , it is extremely foggy on the banks of Newfoundland.- Sometimes a ship cannot be seen at the distance of one hundred yards , and then in a few minutes you may have a clear sky and bright sun ...
Page 105
... we having had opportunity to observe its weight and effect upon the privateer , were better pre- pared for it . We being in complete readiness , every man having a perfect knowledge of his business - we ANDREW SHERBURNE . 105.
... we having had opportunity to observe its weight and effect upon the privateer , were better pre- pared for it . We being in complete readiness , every man having a perfect knowledge of his business - we ANDREW SHERBURNE . 105.
Page 133
... observed a funeral proces- sion behind me , and having the curiosity to examine it , I stepped into a shoemaker's shop ; but before I was a- ware , there was a fellow fumbling about my head , with a long pole ; he nearly uncapt me , and ...
... observed a funeral proces- sion behind me , and having the curiosity to examine it , I stepped into a shoemaker's shop ; but before I was a- ware , there was a fellow fumbling about my head , with a long pole ; he nearly uncapt me , and ...
Page 137
... observed to me that no man was more to be pitied or more despicable than an old worn - out sailor . He argued that my constitution was much impaired al- ready , that I could not stand it long to follow the sea , and insisted that I ...
... observed to me that no man was more to be pitied or more despicable than an old worn - out sailor . He argued that my constitution was much impaired al- ready , that I could not stand it long to follow the sea , and insisted that I ...
Page 139
... observed that the heads of families in general were se- date , but did not know that there was a professor of re- ligion among them , nor did I hear any swearing . I soon ascertained that they had meetings for prayer , & c . but their ...
... observed that the heads of families in general were se- date , but did not know that there was a professor of re- ligion among them , nor did I hear any swearing . I soon ascertained that they had meetings for prayer , & c . but their ...
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