The History of Don Francisco de Miranda's Attempt to Effect a Revolution in South America: In a Series of Letters. To which are Annexed, Sketches of the Life of Miranda, and Geographical Notices of Caraccas |
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... English officer , takes command of the Leander . Events during the passage . Arrival at Grenada . LETTER XXIV . 197 Arrival at Trinidad . Trimmer concern . Reception of Miranda and his followers at Port of Spain . Straits of the people ...
... English officer , takes command of the Leander . Events during the passage . Arrival at Grenada . LETTER XXIV . 197 Arrival at Trinidad . Trimmer concern . Reception of Miranda and his followers at Port of Spain . Straits of the people ...
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... I be- lieve we must appear to them a suspicious set , who are on the high seas in a very ques- tionable shape . If she is English , perhaps all may be well . " I must conclude , as we are going to prepare for action . Our sea com 10.
... I be- lieve we must appear to them a suspicious set , who are on the high seas in a very ques- tionable shape . If she is English , perhaps all may be well . " I must conclude , as we are going to prepare for action . Our sea com 10.
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... English captain in allowing our ship to pro- ceed . This event has confirmed our impres sions , respecting the nature and objects of this expedition . General Miranda , I think , must have affected the release of the Leander , by ...
... English captain in allowing our ship to pro- ceed . This event has confirmed our impres sions , respecting the nature and objects of this expedition . General Miranda , I think , must have affected the release of the Leander , by ...
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... English should be spoken . This order was strictly obeyed , and the gang - way was instantly crowded with fifteen or twenty sailors and servants , who be gan talking in French . When the captain came over the side and found himself ...
... English should be spoken . This order was strictly obeyed , and the gang - way was instantly crowded with fifteen or twenty sailors and servants , who be gan talking in French . When the captain came over the side and found himself ...
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... English cruisers occasion the Dons and Monsieurs to be very scarce in these seas , and the danger of being * met is not great . Should any of the latter and we come in each other's way , we shall have but one of two alternatives , to ...
... English cruisers occasion the Dons and Monsieurs to be very scarce in these seas , and the danger of being * met is not great . Should any of the latter and we come in each other's way , we shall have but one of two alternatives , to ...
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Page 122 - The innocent indians and all other nten will consider us all as brother citizens, and that precedency belongs only to merit and virtue ; in which belief they will primarily obtain, most certainly military and civil recompenses, the reward of merit alone. If the Dutch and Portuguese were able in former times, to throw off the yoke of Spanish oppression ; if the Swiss, and North Americans, our neighbours, have equally succeeded to establish their liberty and independence, with the general applause...
Page 287 - Men famed as statesmen, heroes, patriots, conquerors and tyrants, priests and scholars he produced, and weighed their merits and defects. Modern history and biography afforded him abundant topicks. He impressed an opinion of his comprehensive views, his inexhaustible fund of learning ; his probity, his generosity and patriotism. After all, this man of renown, I fear, must be considered as having more learning than wisdom ; more theoretical knowledge than practical talent ; too sanguine and too opinionated...
Page 284 - His eyes are hazel-coloured, but not of the darkest hue. They are piercing, quick, and intelligent, expressing more of the severe than the mild feelings. He has good teeth, which he takes much care to keep clean. His nose is large and handsome, rather of the English than Roman cast. His chest is broad and flat.
Page 289 - Every -one is ambitious," says Dr. Sans, as quoted by Depons, " of becoming a lawyer, a priest or a monk. Those whose pretensions are not so great wish to be notaries, scriveners or clerks." A military rank is an object of rivalry. A sword is their dear companion. Decency, in their opinion, debars them from agricultural pursuits and enjoins them to treat the mechanical arts with sovereign contempt. They are charged with an extravagant passion for distinction...
Page 276 - He was educated like other young men of the better families in Caraccas, at the schools and university of that city. He never mentioned his teachers, nor his school." He said that he learned Greek after he was forty. Depons observes, that at present, the Spanish youth, sensible of the insufficiency of their education, apply with avidity to the reading of foreign books. It is said Miranda began his travels in the provinces, in early manhood. He entered the army, and was Captain in the regular troops...
Page 248 - ... with the mighty hope of delivering a nation. The district attorney, in his opening address to you, did not permit himself to adopt those calumnies in their entire extent — he. is incapable of doing so for his sentiments arc liberal, and his manners mild.
Page 41 - I, AB, do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will bear true allegiance to the United States of America, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies or opposers whatsoever; and observe and obey the orders of the President of the United States...
Page 286 - He is a courtier and gentleman in his manners. Dignity and grace preside in his movements. Unless when angry, he has a great command of his feelings, and can assume what looks and tones he pleases. In general his demeanor is marked by hauteur and distance.