The American Mariners: Or, The Atlantic Voyage. A Moral Poem ... Prefixed is A Vindication of the American Character ... To which are Added Naval Annals: Or, An Impartial Summary of the Actions Fought, During the Late War, at Sea, and on the Lakes, Between the Ships of Great Britain and Those of the United States of America ...Brodie and Dowding, 1822 - 384 páginas |
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... they suspend , The sailors lift the hatch , and down they bend . With pensive step the dungeon dark they seek , 545 The hatches close - again is heard their shriek : So the poor ghosts , when the sky burns around THE AMERICAN MARINERS . 29.
... they suspend , The sailors lift the hatch , and down they bend . With pensive step the dungeon dark they seek , 545 The hatches close - again is heard their shriek : So the poor ghosts , when the sky burns around THE AMERICAN MARINERS . 29.
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... heard , and twice an effort made To swell a strain - but shook beneath his plaid- And twice he roll'd his sightless balls around , Ere his check'd breathing could inspire a sound- Then his poor pipe a plaintive descant stole , And the ...
... heard , and twice an effort made To swell a strain - but shook beneath his plaid- And twice he roll'd his sightless balls around , Ere his check'd breathing could inspire a sound- Then his poor pipe a plaintive descant stole , And the ...
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... heard , and roll'd the pupils of his eyes , A hiccup fetch'd , and , with his grotesque pace , Relax'd the muscles of the captain's face . 2390 Then , couching his long spear , all gleaming bright , He bawl'd " Free commerce and a ...
... heard , and roll'd the pupils of his eyes , A hiccup fetch'd , and , with his grotesque pace , Relax'd the muscles of the captain's face . 2390 Then , couching his long spear , all gleaming bright , He bawl'd " Free commerce and a ...
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