Blackwood's Magazine, Volumes 263-264W. Blackwood, 1948 - England |
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Page 353
... ( Semmes is always enthusiastic about the smartness of the ships of his old allegiance . ) " Her masts and yards were as taut and square as those of an old - time sailing frigate . " The stars and stripes of a large ensign flew out from ...
... ( Semmes is always enthusiastic about the smartness of the ships of his old allegiance . ) " Her masts and yards were as taut and square as those of an old - time sailing frigate . " The stars and stripes of a large ensign flew out from ...
Page 355
States - a proceeding which , naturally , strengthened Semmes in his resolve , since no port was willing to receive his prizes , to burn them all in future . Semmes gives a picturesque account of his arrival at the Cuban port and the ...
States - a proceeding which , naturally , strengthened Semmes in his resolve , since no port was willing to receive his prizes , to burn them all in future . Semmes gives a picturesque account of his arrival at the Cuban port and the ...
Page 360
... Semmes , being as well aware of the fact as they , had no wish to disappoint them . The eight o'clock evening gun of the garrison was to be the signal for action . What followed is best given in Semmes's words : - Our " The market ...
... Semmes , being as well aware of the fact as they , had no wish to disappoint them . The eight o'clock evening gun of the garrison was to be the signal for action . What followed is best given in Semmes's words : - Our " The market ...
Contents
A BUNGALOW WITH FOUR | 107 |
A DAYS OUTING IN WESTERN MACEDONIA | 377 |
AIRMENS OUTINGS | 472 |
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