A History of the United States, From the Discovery of the American Continent .. 3
The book A History of the United States, From the Discovery of the American Continent .. 3 was written by author Bancroft, George, 1800-1891 Here you can read free online of A History of the United States, From the Discovery of the American Continent .. 3 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 United States, From the Discovery of the American Continent .. 3 a good or bad book?
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But the mechanics were poor workmen, ill versed in their art; the sol- diers, though they had for their commander Joutel, a man of courage and truth, and afterwards the historian of the grand enterprise, were themselves spiritless vag- abonds, without discipline and without experience ; the volunteers were restless with indefinite expecta- tions ; and, worst of all, the naval commander, Beau- jeu, was deficient in judgment, incapable of sympathy with the magnanimous heroism of La Salle, envious..., self-willed, and foolishly proud. Disasters lowered on the voyage at its commence- ment : a mast breaks ; they return : the voyage begins anew amidst variances between La Salle and the naval commander. In every instance on the record, the judgment of La Salle was right. At St. Domingo, La Salle, delayed and cruelly thwarted by Beaujeu, saw already the shadow of his coming misfortunes. On leaving the island, they were more at variance than ever. They double Cape Anto- ^^•^• ny; they discover land on the continent; aware of the 28.
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