The Life of George Washington, Količine 3–4Crowell, 1855 |
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Stran 15
... fire - arms and of the brass field - piece , which swept the steep defile . The British troops then filed off on each side into the woods , to surround the Americans . The latter , finding it impossible to extricate their field - piece ...
... fire - arms and of the brass field - piece , which swept the steep defile . The British troops then filed off on each side into the woods , to surround the Americans . The latter , finding it impossible to extricate their field - piece ...
Stran 17
... fire and abandoned them . As every sail was set , the vessels , we are told , were soon " magnificent pyramids of fire ; " the surrounding mountains were lit up by the glare , and a train of ruddy light gleamed along the river . They ...
... fire and abandoned them . As every sail was set , the vessels , we are told , were soon " magnificent pyramids of fire ; " the surrounding mountains were lit up by the glare , and a train of ruddy light gleamed along the river . They ...
Stran 19
... fire to it in every part , consuming great quantities of stores collected there , and then retreated to their ships . Governor Clinton was two hours too late . He beheld the flames from a distance ; and having brought with him the spy ...
... fire to it in every part , consuming great quantities of stores collected there , and then retreated to their ships . Governor Clinton was two hours too late . He beheld the flames from a distance ; and having brought with him the spy ...
Stran 22
... fire of rifles on the woody heights on his right . The troops under Poor advanced steadily up the ascent where Ackland's grenadiers and Williams ' artillery were stationed ; received their fire , and then rushed forward . Ackland's ...
... fire of rifles on the woody heights on his right . The troops under Poor advanced steadily up the ascent where Ackland's grenadiers and Williams ' artillery were stationed ; received their fire , and then rushed forward . Ackland's ...
Stran 24
... fire - arms and the thundering of artillery . The din increased , and soon became so terrible that she was more dead than alive . " About one o'clock came one of the generals who were to have dined with her- poor General Fraser ...
... fire - arms and the thundering of artillery . The din increased , and soon became so terrible that she was more dead than alive . " About one o'clock came one of the generals who were to have dined with her- poor General Fraser ...
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