The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Commonwealth countries |
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... Pacific . Thither the eyes of Europe were turning , and the need to follow up the discoveries of Cook was no doubt emphasised by news of the French expedition to the Pacific under La PĂ©rouse which sailed in 1785. So the Government took ...
... Pacific . Thither the eyes of Europe were turning , and the need to follow up the discoveries of Cook was no doubt emphasised by news of the French expedition to the Pacific under La PĂ©rouse which sailed in 1785. So the Government took ...
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... Pacific , provided they did not approach any part of the coast actually occupied by Spain , and to make settlements in places not already occupied . Great Britain on her side promised to prevent illicit trade with the Spanish colonies ...
... Pacific , provided they did not approach any part of the coast actually occupied by Spain , and to make settlements in places not already occupied . Great Britain on her side promised to prevent illicit trade with the Spanish colonies ...
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... PACIFIC COAST 529 River and the Great Lakes was agreed upon by joint commissions established under the Convention of 1818 , but it was impossible to reach agreement upon the Maine boundary . Attempts were already being made by both ...
... PACIFIC COAST 529 River and the Great Lakes was agreed upon by joint commissions established under the Convention of 1818 , but it was impossible to reach agreement upon the Maine boundary . Attempts were already being made by both ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
The Loyalists and Canada | 9 |
Rivalry with the Dutch | 15 |
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