United Service Magazine and Naval Military Journal, Volume 41, Page 1H. Colburn, 1843 - Military art and science |
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... of the recesses on each side , where the breadth is 34 feet , and the height is 9 feet clear of the beam . This superb saloon is R tastefully decorated , and fifty of the panels are 1843. ] 5 OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY .
... of the recesses on each side , where the breadth is 34 feet , and the height is 9 feet clear of the beam . This superb saloon is R tastefully decorated , and fifty of the panels are 1843. ] 5 OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY .
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... side - frames and sway - beams . By this method , a reduction of upwards of 60 tons is made in the weight , and an important saving of space is effected in the engine - room , which is 65 feet long . There are four copper boilers ...
... side - frames and sway - beams . By this method , a reduction of upwards of 60 tons is made in the weight , and an important saving of space is effected in the engine - room , which is 65 feet long . There are four copper boilers ...
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... side of thirty , I natu- rally remarked that he must have entered the Army at an uncommonly early age ; he replied , that he had been appointed at the usual time , but that having had the good fortune to return alive from Batavia ...
... side of thirty , I natu- rally remarked that he must have entered the Army at an uncommonly early age ; he replied , that he had been appointed at the usual time , but that having had the good fortune to return alive from Batavia ...
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... side of Euskirchen , and has turned off from Düren towards it , with the intention of attacking and endeavouring to repulse it . The attack takes place . The East Corps , not yet quite assembled , retires behind the Feybach , and ...
... side of Euskirchen , and has turned off from Düren towards it , with the intention of attacking and endeavouring to repulse it . The attack takes place . The East Corps , not yet quite assembled , retires behind the Feybach , and ...
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... side of a hedge got up a memorial directly ; and many there were that had not even so much as this plea . The good - natured and kind - hearted King , free from guile himself , gave these petitioners credit on their own assertions , and ...
... side of a hedge got up a memorial directly ; and many there were that had not even so much as this plea . The good - natured and kind - hearted King , free from guile himself , gave these petitioners credit on their own assertions , and ...
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