John Cassell's illustrated history of England. The text, to the reign of Edward i by J.F. Smith; and from that period by W. Howitt, Volume 91865 |
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... remained nothing as the staple of the speeches but supreme common sense . Looked at in this way , it is wonderful that the Prince contrived to introduce into his speeches so much that was new and interesting . It was like the movement ...
... remained nothing as the staple of the speeches but supreme common sense . Looked at in this way , it is wonderful that the Prince contrived to introduce into his speeches so much that was new and interesting . It was like the movement ...
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... remained at Terceira till the arrival of a vessel from London , having on board six guns , ammunition , coals , & c . , for the new cruiser . Two days afterwards , the screw - steamer Bahama arrived , having on board Commander Raphael ...
... remained at Terceira till the arrival of a vessel from London , having on board six guns , ammunition , coals , & c . , for the new cruiser . Two days afterwards , the screw - steamer Bahama arrived , having on board Commander Raphael ...
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... remained monarchical ; that Greece abstained from aggression against neighbouring states ; that the king selected were a prince " against whom no well - founded objection could be raised ; " lastly , that the cession were shown to be in ...
... remained monarchical ; that Greece abstained from aggression against neighbouring states ; that the king selected were a prince " against whom no well - founded objection could be raised ; " lastly , that the cession were shown to be in ...
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... remained to the north of the river . The active Jackson opened fire on Harper's Ferry on the 13th September , and the place surrendered on the 15th , nearly twelve thousand men laying down their arms . Not delaying a moment , Jackson ...
... remained to the north of the river . The active Jackson opened fire on Harper's Ferry on the 13th September , and the place surrendered on the 15th , nearly twelve thousand men laying down their arms . Not delaying a moment , Jackson ...
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... remained exceedingly limited , and much of what came was of a very inferior quality . A general subscription , set on foot towards the end of 1862 , produced in the first month of 1863 the sum of £ 750,000 for the relief of the distress ...
... remained exceedingly limited , and much of what came was of a very inferior quality . A general subscription , set on foot towards the end of 1862 , produced in the first month of 1863 the sum of £ 750,000 for the relief of the distress ...
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