The Life of George Washington: With Curious Anecdotes, Equally Honourable to Himself, and Exemplary to His Young Countrymen ... Embellished with Six EngravingsJ. Allen, 1840 - 244 strani |
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... enemy , and defeat their plans . But though this was a bold stroke of generalship , yet it appeared that he had not a force sufficient to effect it . For in the midst of this day's march , he was met by a party of friendly Indians , who ...
... enemy , and defeat their plans . But though this was a bold stroke of generalship , yet it appeared that he had not a force sufficient to effect it . For in the midst of this day's march , he was met by a party of friendly Indians , who ...
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... enemies of your country ! and now , all I ask of you , is , just to remember what you are a out to fight for . March ! " His looks and voice rekindled all their fire , and drove them undaunted to the charge . The enemy saw their danger ...
... enemies of your country ! and now , all I ask of you , is , just to remember what you are a out to fight for . March ! " His looks and voice rekindled all their fire , and drove them undaunted to the charge . The enemy saw their danger ...
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... enemy pursuing . " For God's sake , General Lee , " said Washington with great warmth , " what's the cause of this ill - tim'd prudence ? " " No man , sir , ” replied Lee , quite convulsed with rage , " can boast a larger portion of ...
... enemy pursuing . " For God's sake , General Lee , " said Washington with great warmth , " what's the cause of this ill - tim'd prudence ? " " No man , sir , ” replied Lee , quite convulsed with rage , " can boast a larger portion of ...
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