The story of the Union Jack; how it grew and what it is, particularly in its connection with the history of Canada (1897)
Cumberland, Barlow, 1846-1913 · Toronto W. Briggs · leaf 78
put, of being the lairfrom which hardy, venturesome freebooters,in those times called sea rovers, sailed forthin their talle shippes (17) and pounceddown upon the vessels of the passers-by.The exploits of some of these sailors, underthe St. Andrews Jack, crop out from timeto time with splendid… … 17. Scotch Tai.le Shippe 16th Century. (From a painting by Van Eyk.) Philpot, a worshipful citizen of London,equipped an expedition at his own expense,and meeting Mercer and fifteen Spanishships, wdiicli were acting with him, broughtthe whole fleet, besides great riches which 68 The Story of the…
Flags -- Great Britain
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