The Quarterly review, Volumen 13Murray, 1815 |
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... admired the disinterested courage of the thoughtless beings who were going to suffer as much misery as they inflicted ; he called to mind the history of the places which now came in sight , made drawings , indulged in a few scoffs at ...
... admired the disinterested courage of the thoughtless beings who were going to suffer as much misery as they inflicted ; he called to mind the history of the places which now came in sight , made drawings , indulged in a few scoffs at ...
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... admired as a charming ingenuousness , and , in the sentimental mind of a French- man , fancied she was a picture of the Angel of the Resurrection ! It made him , however , reflect upon the lot of those poor women who had followed their ...
... admired as a charming ingenuousness , and , in the sentimental mind of a French- man , fancied she was a picture of the Angel of the Resurrection ! It made him , however , reflect upon the lot of those poor women who had followed their ...
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... admiration of the Europeans : the gaudiest foppery of a modern army fades before the glittering hel- mets and burnished armour of old times ; and the cries and rapid movements of the Mamelukes were not less remarkable than the richness ...
... admiration of the Europeans : the gaudiest foppery of a modern army fades before the glittering hel- mets and burnished armour of old times ; and the cries and rapid movements of the Mamelukes were not less remarkable than the richness ...
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... admirable discipline , stood firm , and reserved their fire till the enemy were within half musket - shot ; and the ... admired , upon this occasion , what he calls 1815 . 13 Miot's Mémoires de l'Expédition en Egypte , & c .
... admirable discipline , stood firm , and reserved their fire till the enemy were within half musket - shot ; and the ... admired , upon this occasion , what he calls 1815 . 13 Miot's Mémoires de l'Expédition en Egypte , & c .
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Denon admired , upon this occasion , what he calls the sublime contrast between the massacre , for such he says the latter part of the action was , and the clear sky of that fine climate . " ' A handful of French , led by a hero , ' he ...
Denon admired , upon this occasion , what he calls the sublime contrast between the massacre , for such he says the latter part of the action was , and the clear sky of that fine climate . " ' A handful of French , led by a hero , ' he ...
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Página 133 - The rain had not commenced three minutes before many of the soldiers were affected with vomiting; others fell asleep, and seemed as if half intoxicated. I felt a strong inclination to sleep during the storm; and as soon as it was over I fell asleep on the wet ground, although I used every exertion to keep myself awake. The soldiers likewise fell asleep on the wet bundles.
Página 130 - ... Scott, have both bid adieu to the things of this world; and the greater part of the soldiers have died on the march during the rainy season; but you may believe me, I am in good health. The rains are completely over, and the healthy season has commenced, so that there is no danger of sickness; and I have still a sufficient force to protect me from any insult in sailing down the river, to the sea. "We have already embarked all our things, and shall sail the moment I have finished this letter.
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