Life of George Washington, Količina 2G. P. Putnam's sons, 1897 |
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Stran 27
... nearly in the center . 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 center . 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 28
... Nearly three weeks had been consumed in these futile operations . The army , ill - clothed and ill - provided , was becoming impatient of the rigors of a Canadian winter ; the term for which part of the troops had enlisted would expire ...
... Nearly three weeks had been consumed in these futile operations . The army , ill - clothed and ill - provided , was becoming impatient of the rigors of a Canadian winter ; the term for which part of the troops had enlisted would expire ...
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... nearly a mile , in great agony , and exposed continually to the mus- ketry from the walls at fifty yards ' distance , which shot down several at his side . He took temporary command of the shattered army , until General Wooster should ...
... nearly a mile , in great agony , and exposed continually to the mus- ketry from the walls at fifty yards ' distance , which shot down several at his side . He took temporary command of the shattered army , until General Wooster should ...
Stran 48
... nearly as destitute . There was a lack of fuel , too , as well as food . The small - pox broke out , and it was necessary to inoculate the army . Men , women and children either left the city voluntarily , or were sent out of it ; yet ...
... nearly as destitute . There was a lack of fuel , too , as well as food . The small - pox broke out , and it was necessary to inoculate the army . Men , women and children either left the city voluntarily , or were sent out of it ; yet ...
Stran 66
... nearly a year , and finally to expel a brave army of veterans , commanded by the most experienced generals , " drew forth * Thacher's Military Journal , p . 50 . the enthusiastic applause of the nation . No higher illustra- 66 Works of ...
... nearly a year , and finally to expel a brave army of veterans , commanded by the most experienced generals , " drew forth * Thacher's Military Journal , p . 50 . the enthusiastic applause of the nation . No higher illustra- 66 Works of ...
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