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, 1853 - 586 pages |
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Page 112
... soon recovered his health , so far as to be able to conduct the enterprise on which he was resolved to stake his fame ; and in the execution of it , displayed a force of judgment , and a deliberate valour and intrepidity that rivalled ...
... soon recovered his health , so far as to be able to conduct the enterprise on which he was resolved to stake his fame ; and in the execution of it , displayed a force of judgment , and a deliberate valour and intrepidity that rivalled ...
Page 340
... soon drove them back . An attempt was now made to turn the left flank of our army ; but this failed . Almost simultaneously a movement was seen among the enemy's masses , and directly a strong body appeared as if about to be thrown ...
... soon drove them back . An attempt was now made to turn the left flank of our army ; but this failed . Almost simultaneously a movement was seen among the enemy's masses , and directly a strong body appeared as if about to be thrown ...
Page 440
... soon be mantled with cannon and mortars , and when their horrid thundering commences , it must convince his lordship , that his post is not invincible , and that submission must soon be his only alternative . Our artillery- men , by the ...
... soon be mantled with cannon and mortars , and when their horrid thundering commences , it must convince his lordship , that his post is not invincible , and that submission must soon be his only alternative . Our artillery- men , by the ...
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