Life of George Washington, Količina 2G. P. Putnam's sons, 1857 |
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Stran 194
Washington Irving. upon these barriers by surprise . The pass which they defended is formidable at all times , having a swift river on one side , and overhanging precipices on the other ; but at this ... pass . cried 194 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
Washington Irving. upon these barriers by surprise . The pass which they defended is formidable at all times , having a swift river on one side , and overhanging precipices on the other ; but at this ... pass . cried 194 LIFE OF WASHINGTON .
Stran 196
... pass by which they had to advance . This was to be attacked with the field - piece , and then scaled with ladders by the forlorn hope ; while Captain Morgan with his riflemen , was to pass round the wharf on the ice . The false attack ...
... pass by which they had to advance . This was to be attacked with the field - piece , and then scaled with ladders by the forlorn hope ; while Captain Morgan with his riflemen , was to pass round the wharf on the ice . The false attack ...
Stran 208
... pass in the High- lands is to be made as respectable as possible , and guarded by a battalion . In short , I think the plan judi- cious and complete . " The pass in the Highlands above alluded to , is that grand defile of the Hudson ...
... pass in the High- lands is to be made as respectable as possible , and guarded by a battalion . In short , I think the plan judi- cious and complete . " The pass in the Highlands above alluded to , is that grand defile of the Hudson ...
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