The American Heritage History of the Making of the NationAmerican Heritage Publishing Company; book trade distribution by Simon and Schuster, 1968 - United States - 416 pages |
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Page 101
... looked on the one , they felt an inclination to promote him . But when , again , on the other hand , they saw two kegs which they knew to be replenished with a very cheering liquor , they seemed to be inclined in favour of the other ...
... looked on the one , they felt an inclination to promote him . But when , again , on the other hand , they saw two kegs which they knew to be replenished with a very cheering liquor , they seemed to be inclined in favour of the other ...
Page 170
... the Mississippi , West- ern Americans looked on it and its tributaries as one of the most important facts of their existence , the highway system that tied the great central valley I SALLY LIVELY PP US M USM BOUNCER of the 170.
... the Mississippi , West- ern Americans looked on it and its tributaries as one of the most important facts of their existence , the highway system that tied the great central valley I SALLY LIVELY PP US M USM BOUNCER of the 170.
Page 261
... looked tempt- ingly vulnerable . The Mexican general crossed the river with his army , investing the fort and its garrison and driving Taylor back to Point Isabel . For six days Arista bombarded the fort , the defenders lacking even the ...
... looked tempt- ingly vulnerable . The Mexican general crossed the river with his army , investing the fort and its garrison and driving Taylor back to Point Isabel . For six days Arista bombarded the fort , the defenders lacking even the ...
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