Life of George Washington, Količina 2P.F. Collier, 1900 |
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Stran 23
... writes a Hessian officer . * Arnold , too , was chafing in the camp , and longing for a chance , as usual , " to right himself " by his sword . In a letter to Gates he tries to goad him on . " I think it my * Schlözer's Briefwechsel ...
... writes a Hessian officer . * Arnold , too , was chafing in the camp , and longing for a chance , as usual , " to right himself " by his sword . In a letter to Gates he tries to goad him on . " I think it my * Schlözer's Briefwechsel ...
Stran 24
... writes he , " despair may dictate to him to risk all upon one throw ; he is an old gamester , and in his time has seen all chances . I will endeavor to be ready to prevent his good fortune , and , if possible , secure my own . " " * On ...
... writes he , " despair may dictate to him to risk all upon one throw ; he is an old gamester , and in his time has seen all chances . I will endeavor to be ready to prevent his good fortune , and , if possible , secure my own . " " * On ...
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... writes she , " which was already prepared for dinner , was immediately removed , and a bed placed in its stead for the general . I sat terrified and trembling in a corner . The noise grew more alarming , and I was in a continual agony ...
... writes she , " which was already prepared for dinner , was immediately removed , and a bed placed in its stead for the general . I sat terrified and trembling in a corner . The noise grew more alarming , and I was in a continual agony ...
Stran 31
... writes the Baroness Riedesel , who was a spectator from a distance . " Many cannon balls flew close by me , but my whole attention was engaged by the funeral scene , where I saw my husband exposed to imminent danger . This , indeed ...
... writes the Baroness Riedesel , who was a spectator from a distance . " Many cannon balls flew close by me , but my whole attention was engaged by the funeral scene , where I saw my husband exposed to imminent danger . This , indeed ...
Stran 32
... writes he , " gave place to the perplexities of the night . A defeated army was to retreat from an enemy flushed with success , much superior in front , and occupying strong posts in the country behind . We were equally liable upon that ...
... writes he , " gave place to the perplexities of the night . A defeated army was to retreat from an enemy flushed with success , much superior in front , and occupying strong posts in the country behind . We were equally liable upon that ...
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