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 389
... character to the last moment . He suffered amidst the admirations and regrets even of the American officers ; while his death was deeply lamented by the British army . He was a young man of an amiable character , en- gaging manners ...
... character to the last moment . He suffered amidst the admirations and regrets even of the American officers ; while his death was deeply lamented by the British army . He was a young man of an amiable character , en- gaging manners ...
Page 518
... character , as by making it his peculiar aim ; he was , indeed , really of no party , and his country , in esteeming him so , did no more than pay homage to truth . A man of experience and a man of action , he had an admirable wisdom ...
... character , as by making it his peculiar aim ; he was , indeed , really of no party , and his country , in esteeming him so , did no more than pay homage to truth . A man of experience and a man of action , he had an admirable wisdom ...
Page 572
... character has been more admired in his lifetime , or less correctly understood by his admirers . When it is comprehended , it is no easy task to delineate its excellences in such a manner as to give the portrait both interest and ...
... character has been more admired in his lifetime , or less correctly understood by his admirers . When it is comprehended , it is no easy task to delineate its excellences in such a manner as to give the portrait both interest and ...
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