Fraser's Magazine for Town and Country, Volume 33James Fraser, 1846 |
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... miles to Annesley in Nottinghamshire , When they drew near the place , William alighted ; and asking Charles whether the brat were still alive , and receiving an an- swer in the affirmative , he took it out of his brother's arms ...
... miles to Annesley in Nottinghamshire , When they drew near the place , William alighted ; and asking Charles whether the brat were still alive , and receiving an an- swer in the affirmative , he took it out of his brother's arms ...
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... miles in length , and from ten to twenty in breadth , that forms a semicircle round the head of the bay of Genoa . This district is separated from the rest of Italy by a lofty screen of mountains , the north- western part of which is ...
... miles in length , and from ten to twenty in breadth , that forms a semicircle round the head of the bay of Genoa . This district is separated from the rest of Italy by a lofty screen of mountains , the north- western part of which is ...
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... miles from the scene of action . : 14 Napoleon , again , was , by birth , knowledge , and education , the supe- rior of the officers he came to com- mand ; for Massena , Augereau , Jou- bert , Serrurier , though brave and daring leaders ...
... miles from the scene of action . : 14 Napoleon , again , was , by birth , knowledge , and education , the supe- rior of the officers he came to com- mand ; for Massena , Augereau , Jou- bert , Serrurier , though brave and daring leaders ...
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... MILES 20 BORMIDA R. SAQUI OSPICNO OSASSELO VOTRI VOGHERA TORTONA BACHETTA GULF OF GENOA GENOA same time that General Serrurier should threaten Ceva , and keep Colli in check . Both commanders were ready with their preparations at the ...
... MILES 20 BORMIDA R. SAQUI OSPICNO OSASSELO VOTRI VOGHERA TORTONA BACHETTA GULF OF GENOA GENOA same time that General Serrurier should threaten Ceva , and keep Colli in check . Both commanders were ready with their preparations at the ...
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... miles farther to the rear ! Beaulieu , hearing what had happened , sent Colonel Wukas- sowitch with three battalions to assist the defeated troops , and then set out for Acqui , to meet the corps that were still on their advance out of ...
... miles farther to the rear ! Beaulieu , hearing what had happened , sent Colonel Wukas- sowitch with three battalions to assist the defeated troops , and then set out for Acqui , to meet the corps that were still on their advance out of ...
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