A History of the Siege of Londonderry, And Defence of Enniskillen, in 1688 And 1689
The book A History of the Siege of Londonderry, And Defence of Enniskillen, in 1688 And 1689 was written by author Graham, John, 1776-1844 Here you can read free online of A History of the Siege of Londonderry, And Defence of Enniskillen, in 1688 And 1689 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is A History of the Siege of Londonderry, And Defence of Enniskillen, in 1688 And 1689 a good or bad book?
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His fleeting soul with the free blood expir'd, And our great hero to the foot retir'd, Where they, the Irishmen, had soundly beat, And caused them all to make a quick retreat. Brave Major Blair the hottest fire sustain'd. And by great feats a reputation gain'd. Young Francis Croftoa to the battle flew, And with his sword a multitude he slew. Noble, like light'ning, fell among their foot, Dunbar's red coats, too, put them to the rout. The valiant Cooke from Lisnagarvey fought^ And conquer'd many... who his ruin sought. Lieutenant Rankin hew'd the Irish down, And in that bloody battle gain'd renown. Tom Barr, a trooper, with one mighty blow, Cut off the head of an opposing foe. Two thousand slain the river side they fill'd, And many officers of note were kill'd. On our side some ; brave Cornet Brown was slaiij^ Mac Phetrix died upon the purple plain. SIEGE OF JDERllY. iU9 Lieutenant Mackay fell upon the spot, M'Cleland's son was wounded with a shoL The ancient father did the son revenge, And with the foe full many a blow exchange.
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