The History of America, Volume 1-2R. Desliver, 1822 |
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Halaman 8
... river that obstructed him in the chase , to the construction of a vessel capa- ble of conveying a numerous crew with safety to a distant coast , the progress in improvement is immense . Many efforts would be made , many experiments ...
... river that obstructed him in the chase , to the construction of a vessel capa- ble of conveying a numerous crew with safety to a distant coast , the progress in improvement is immense . Many efforts would be made , many experiments ...
Halaman 9
... river to the Mediterranean . But if the Egyptians in early times applied themselves to commerce , their attention to it was of short duration . The fertile soil and mild climate of Egypt produced the necessaries and comforts of life ...
... river to the Mediterranean . But if the Egyptians in early times applied themselves to commerce , their attention to it was of short duration . The fertile soil and mild climate of Egypt produced the necessaries and comforts of life ...
Halaman 14
... river Nile , that by the Mediterranean sea , and the neighbourhood of the Arabian Gulf , it might command the trade ... rivers that fall into the Indus , which is now the western boundary of the vast con- tinent of India . Amidst the ...
... river Nile , that by the Mediterranean sea , and the neighbourhood of the Arabian Gulf , it might command the trade ... rivers that fall into the Indus , which is now the western boundary of the vast con- tinent of India . Amidst the ...
Halaman 15
... river and the Tygris , which unites with it , into the interior parts of his Asiatic dominions ; while , by the way of the Arabian Gulf , and the river Nile , they might be conveyed to Alexan- dria , and distributed to the rest of the ...
... river and the Tygris , which unites with it , into the interior parts of his Asiatic dominions ; while , by the way of the Arabian Gulf , and the river Nile , they might be conveyed to Alexan- dria , and distributed to the rest of the ...
Halaman 17
... river Elbe . In Africa , they acquired a considerable knowledge of the provinces , which stretch along the Mediterranean sea , from Egypt westward to the straits of Gades . In Asia , they not only subjected to their power most of the ...
... river Elbe . In Africa , they acquired a considerable knowledge of the provinces , which stretch along the Mediterranean sea , from Egypt westward to the straits of Gades . In Asia , they not only subjected to their power most of the ...
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accustomed acquired adventurers Almagro America ancient animals appeared arms arts Atahualpa attempt attention authority brigantines carried caziques Charlev civil climate coast colony Columbus command commerce conduct conquest considerable considered continent Cortes countrymen court crown of Castile Cuba Cuzco danger discovered discovery dominion empire employed endeavoured enemy England established Europe extended extremely favourable Ferdinand gold Gomara governor Herrera Hispaniola Hist hundred idea Inca inconsiderable Indians industry inhabitants intercourse island king Kingdom of Granada labour land less ment Mexican empire Mexicans Mexico monarch Montezuma nations natives nature navigation NOTE object observed officers opulence Oviedo persons Peru Peruvians Pizarro Portuguese possession progress provinces Quito received regions rendered respect river rude sailed savage scheme seems settled settlements ships soldiers soon sovereign Spain Spaniards Spanish spirit subjects subsistence success thousand tion torrid zone trade tribes troops various viceroy vigour voyage World
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Halaman 8 - Nor have we been wanting in attentions to our British Brethren We have warned them from Time to Time of attempts by their Legislature to extend an unwarrantable Jurisdiction over us...
Halaman 7 - He has excited Domestic Insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Halaman 6 - He has refused, for a long time after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the legislative powers, incapable of annihilation, have returned to the people at large for their exercise, the state remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
Halaman 120 - Ferdinand issued a decree of his privy-council, declaring, that after mature consideration of the apostolic bull, and other titles by which the crown of Castile claimed a right to its possessions in the New World, the servitude of the Indians was warranted both by the laws of God and...
Halaman 55 - Columbus returned to his ship, accompanied by many of the islanders in their boats, which they called canoes, and though rudely formed out of the trunk of a single tree, they rowed them with surprising dexterity. Thus, in the first interview between the inhabitants of the old and new worlds, every thing was conducted amicably, and to their mutual satisfaction.
Halaman 212 - In some provinces, upon the decease of a cazique or chief, a certain number of his wives, of his favourites, and of his slaves, were put to death, and interred together with him, that he might appear with the same dignity in his future station, and be waited upon by the same attendants. This persuasion is so deep-rooted, that many of the deceased person's retainers offer themselves as voluntary victims, and court the privilege of accompanying their departed master, as a high distinction.
Halaman 53 - Sometimes he endeavoured to work upon their ambition or avarice, by magnificent descriptions of the fame and wealth which they were about to acquire. On other occasions he assumed a tone of authority, and threatened them with vengeance from their...
Halaman 55 - Valverde, reaching out to him his breviary. The Inca opened it eagerly, and, turning over the leaves, lifted it to his ear. " This," says he, " is silent ; it tells me nothing ;" and threw it with disdain to the ground. The enraged monk, running towards his countrymen, cried out, " To arms, Christians, to arms ; the word of God is insulted ; avenge this profanation on those impious dogs...
Halaman 54 - From every ship an island was seen about two leagues to the north, whose flat and verdant fields, well stored with wood and watered with many rivulets, presented the aspect of a delightful country. The crew of the Pinta instantly began the Te Deum...
Halaman 257 - From all these considerations, it was necessary to maintain his station, and to extricate himself out of the difficulties in which one bold step had involved him by venturing upon another still bolder. The situation was trying, but his mind was equal to it ; and after revolving the matter with deep attention, he fixed upon a plan no less extraordinary than daring. He determined to seize Montezuma in his palace, and to carry him as a prisoner to the Spanish quarters. From the superstitious veneration...