Life of George Washington, Količina 2G. P. Putnam'S, 1863 |
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Washington Irving. CONTENTS . CHAPTER XXXIV . Movements of the Enemy - Councils of War - Question of the Abandonment of the City -Distribution of the Army - Ships in the East River - The Enemy at Hell Gate- Skirmish at Turtle Bay - Panic ...
Washington Irving. CONTENTS . CHAPTER XXXIV . Movements of the Enemy - Councils of War - Question of the Abandonment of the City -Distribution of the Army - Ships in the East River - The Enemy at Hell Gate- Skirmish at Turtle Bay - Panic ...
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... enemy , " he says , " appeared in open view , and sounded their bugles in the most insulting manner , as usual after a fox - chase . I never , " adds he , " felt such a sensation before ; it seemed to crown our disgrace . " Washington ...
... enemy , " he says , " appeared in open view , and sounded their bugles in the most insulting manner , as usual after a fox - chase . I never , " adds he , " felt such a sensation before ; it seemed to crown our disgrace . " Washington ...
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... enemy . They retired in good order ; and , as it subsequently appeared , in good season , for the main body of the enemy were advancing at a rapid rate , and might have effectually reversed the scene . Colonel Knowlton did not long ...
... enemy . They retired in good order ; and , as it subsequently appeared , in good season , for the main body of the enemy were advancing at a rapid rate , and might have effectually reversed the scene . Colonel Knowlton did not long ...
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