Pictorial Life of George Washington: Embracing a Complete History of the Seven Years' War, the Revolutionary War, the Formation of the Federal Constitution, and the Administration of WashingtonLeary & Getz, 1857 - 588 pages |
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Page 111
... attempt to gain the heights of Abraham , a lofty plain just above Quebec . " It was proposed to land the troops by night , at the foot of the rocks , a small distance above the city , and to climb to the summit before daybreak . This ...
... attempt to gain the heights of Abraham , a lofty plain just above Quebec . " It was proposed to land the troops by night , at the foot of the rocks , a small distance above the city , and to climb to the summit before daybreak . This ...
Page 181
... attempts to carry said acts into execution , by force of arms , the colonies be placed in a state of defence . " Still , before attempting any active measures , they de- termined , though with a few dissentient voices , to make another ...
... attempts to carry said acts into execution , by force of arms , the colonies be placed in a state of defence . " Still , before attempting any active measures , they de- termined , though with a few dissentient voices , to make another ...
Page 312
... attempt , he flew to a fresh regiment , which he led on to the redoubt defended by Breck- man . Breckman fell at his post ; and Arnold , now within the lines , was hotly pursuing their defenders as they retired still firing . Before ...
... attempt , he flew to a fresh regiment , which he led on to the redoubt defended by Breck- man . Breckman fell at his post ; and Arnold , now within the lines , was hotly pursuing their defenders as they retired still firing . Before ...
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