Life of George Washington, Količina 2G.P. Putnam's sons, 1856 |
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Stran 143
... nearly in the centre . It was formed of gabions , ranged side by side , and filled with snow , over which water was thrown until thoroughly frozen . Here Captain Lamb mounted five light pieces and a howitzer . Several mortars were ...
... nearly in the centre . It was formed of gabions , ranged side by side , and filled with snow , over which water was thrown until thoroughly frozen . Here Captain Lamb mounted five light pieces and a howitzer . Several mortars were ...
Stran 370
... nearly put the whole to flight . It was with the utmost difficulty McDougall had rallied them , and posted them behind a stone wall . Here they did some service , until a troop of British cavalry , having gained the crest of the hill ...
... nearly put the whole to flight . It was with the utmost difficulty McDougall had rallied them , and posted them behind a stone wall . Here they did some service , until a troop of British cavalry , having gained the crest of the hill ...
Stran 389
... nearly out of sight , making the best of their way for Crown Point . It was now an anxious trial of speed and seamanship . Ar- nold , with the crippled relics of his squadron , managed by noon to get within a few leagues of Crown Point ...
... nearly out of sight , making the best of their way for Crown Point . It was now an anxious trial of speed and seamanship . Ar- nold , with the crippled relics of his squadron , managed by noon to get within a few leagues of Crown Point ...
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