The Life of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, England's First Empire Builder |
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Page 7
... passed about the middle of the century , ostensibly for the maintenance of shipping . The first Act to mention the New World was passed in 1542. It had come to light that a good deal of foreign - caught fish was being surreptitiously ...
... passed about the middle of the century , ostensibly for the maintenance of shipping . The first Act to mention the New World was passed in 1542. It had come to light that a good deal of foreign - caught fish was being surreptitiously ...
Page 44
... passed over a ford , whereupon the Colonel with the rest of his company was enforced to follow them for their better direction . They were no sooner over the ford than the rebels with their whole force of horse and foot charged upon ...
... passed over a ford , whereupon the Colonel with the rest of his company was enforced to follow them for their better direction . They were no sooner over the ford than the rebels with their whole force of horse and foot charged upon ...
Page 78
... passed were several upholding Elizabeth's title , declaring it to be high treason even to discuss the question of an heir to the throne , " except the same be the natural issue of her body . " Camden , speaking of his personal knowledge ...
... passed were several upholding Elizabeth's title , declaring it to be high treason even to discuss the question of an heir to the throne , " except the same be the natural issue of her body . " Camden , speaking of his personal knowledge ...
Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
FAMILY CONNECTIONS BIRTH AND BOYHOOD | 9 |
HIS INTRODUCTION AT COURT AND FIRST MILITARY | 24 |
Copyright | |
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