Colburn's United Service Magazine and Naval Military Journal, Volume 158, Page 1H. Colburn, 1882 - Military art and science |
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Page 42
... miles in an hour . It was very pleasant to see the little boat running so swift by the other's side . I was told that one of these proas , being sent express from Guahan to Manila ( a distance of above 480 leagues ) , performed the ...
... miles in an hour . It was very pleasant to see the little boat running so swift by the other's side . I was told that one of these proas , being sent express from Guahan to Manila ( a distance of above 480 leagues ) , performed the ...
Page 74
... under Hope Grant and Greathed from Goorshaigunj , some four miles distant , the Commander - in - Chief directed Brigadier Hope to cross the river and hold the enemy in check . On the arrival of the main force the village of 74.
... under Hope Grant and Greathed from Goorshaigunj , some four miles distant , the Commander - in - Chief directed Brigadier Hope to cross the river and hold the enemy in check . On the arrival of the main force the village of 74.
Page 75
... miles they rode along spearing and cutting down at every step ; and the progress of their swift advance might be marked by the smoke of exploded tumbrils curling up amidst the dark green trees . " In the pursuit a very gallant young ...
... miles they rode along spearing and cutting down at every step ; and the progress of their swift advance might be marked by the smoke of exploded tumbrils curling up amidst the dark green trees . " In the pursuit a very gallant young ...
Page 76
... miles brought the army to Futtehgurh , which was found deserted by the mutineers , as well as a strong fort on the banks of the Ganges , in the midst of the town which it commanded . The town of Furruckabad , three miles distant , also ...
... miles brought the army to Futtehgurh , which was found deserted by the mutineers , as well as a strong fort on the banks of the Ganges , in the midst of the town which it commanded . The town of Furruckabad , three miles distant , also ...
Page 77
... until we came up and despatched him . We afterwards put up a large fox , which gave us a fine chevy . Three greyhounds followed him up splen- didly for about a mile and a half , until MEMOIR OF SIR FREDERICK ROBERTS . 77.
... until we came up and despatched him . We afterwards put up a large fox , which gave us a fine chevy . Three greyhounds followed him up splen- didly for about a mile and a half , until MEMOIR OF SIR FREDERICK ROBERTS . 77.
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