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... learned something of soldiers and the soldier's life , the value of morale and discipline . He acquired a new fund of stories . He learned the elements of handling men . He made new friends , some of whom would be most helpful to him ...
... learned something of soldiers and the soldier's life , the value of morale and discipline . He acquired a new fund of stories . He learned the elements of handling men . He made new friends , some of whom would be most helpful to him ...
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... learned mostly by mingling with people and discussing things with them , by observation of their ways and their reactions . At New Salem , as had been true in lesser degree in Indiana , many of his neighbors helped give direction to his ...
... learned mostly by mingling with people and discussing things with them , by observation of their ways and their reactions . At New Salem , as had been true in lesser degree in Indiana , many of his neighbors helped give direction to his ...
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... learned that it was Lincoln . Before he could take action , however , he was called out of town on business . During his absence another letter from Aunt Becca offered him her hand in marriage to solace his anger . " I know he's a ...
... learned that it was Lincoln . Before he could take action , however , he was called out of town on business . During his absence another letter from Aunt Becca offered him her hand in marriage to solace his anger . " I know he's a ...
Contents
The Short and Simple Annals of the Poor | 3 |
Young Man on His Own | 23 |
His Love Affairs | 44 |
Copyright | |
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