palisades

Throughout history, and during centuries of slavery, countless men, slaves who abandoned the plantations, lived in this region and also resisted the oppressors in the so-called palisades, places in the jungles and mountains where they sought refuge.

CASTRO SPEECH AT MONCADA ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY 1985

In one corner of the square formed by the palisades were the kitchen and offices.

The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Henry Keppel

In this quarter the palisades were the weakest, and the ground the least elevated; but it was guarded by men on whose skill with axe and shield Harold placed the firmest reliance -- the Anglo -

Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Volume 12 Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

In this quarter the palisades were the weakest, and the ground the least elevated; but it was guarded by men on whose skill with axe and shield

Harold : the Last of the Saxon Kings — Complete Edward Bulwer Lytton Lytton 1838

All auxiliary arrangements, such as palisades, abattis, &c., should be defended with the utmost obstinacy; the longer the enemy is held in check by these obstacles, the longer will he be exposed to the grape and musketry of the main work.

Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. Henry Wager Halleck 1843

"palisades," as they are called, by which we sailed; the enemy, strange to say, being for once unaware of the movement we contemplated.

The Virginians William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

He referred to the little swivel guns, which Adam Stephen commanded, his gunners tearing down some of the palisades to give them a field of fire.

George Washington’s First War David A. Clary 2011

They even constructed palisades beyond the southern walls of the town to prevent escape.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Perdiccas was camped close to the enemy palisades on the southeast of the city.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Lest we forget the wonderful gaming available for prostitutes and the fine quality of the bars lining those palisades.

Aurora Housing Authority's Chronic Problem of Jericho Circle Complex to Be Demolished Summer 2010 2009