The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 1Houghton, Mifflin, 1884 - New York (State) |
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Page xvi
... mind of young Seward early received a powerful impulse towards the career of beneficent greatness , which has amply fulfilled the prophetic anticipations of his youthful associates and admirers . One of the first acts remembered by the ...
... mind of young Seward early received a powerful impulse towards the career of beneficent greatness , which has amply fulfilled the prophetic anticipations of his youthful associates and admirers . One of the first acts remembered by the ...
Page xvii
... mind . He witnessed scenes which aroused him to reflec- tion on the subject , and produced the hostility to every form of oppression , which has since become ingrained in his character . VOL . I.-B. One of the many incidents which ...
... mind . He witnessed scenes which aroused him to reflec- tion on the subject , and produced the hostility to every form of oppression , which has since become ingrained in his character . VOL . I.-B. One of the many incidents which ...
Page xviii
... mind . She was afraid to venture on the bridge , and the stream seemed too rapid and violent for the strength of her horse . She was reluctant t return to her master , without fulfilling her errand , being fearfu . of punishment . The ...
... mind . She was afraid to venture on the bridge , and the stream seemed too rapid and violent for the strength of her horse . She was reluctant t return to her master , without fulfilling her errand , being fearfu . of punishment . The ...
Page xx
... mind and rare attainments of his father , the celebrated chancellor ; Rev. Dr. Hickok , now vice - president of Union College , and as an erudite and profound metaphysician , without an equal among American scholars ; and Rev. Tayler ...
... mind and rare attainments of his father , the celebrated chancellor ; Rev. Dr. Hickok , now vice - president of Union College , and as an erudite and profound metaphysician , without an equal among American scholars ; and Rev. Tayler ...
Page xxiii
... mind , he was early accustomed to original thought . This habit was strengthened by severe discipline . Attaching a due value to the suggestions of others , he still relied upon himself . Connected with this trait of character , was a ...
... mind , he was early accustomed to original thought . This habit was strengthened by severe discipline . Attaching a due value to the suggestions of others , he still relied upon himself . Connected with this trait of character , was a ...
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