The light and dark of the Rebellion [by C.E. Lester]. |
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... object is by no means to depict , even if my pen could do it , any very considerable number of scenes of agony , terror , or death . I shall not write a book of horrors ; one rather of cheerfulness , heroism , and hope . There is light ...
... object is by no means to depict , even if my pen could do it , any very considerable number of scenes of agony , terror , or death . I shall not write a book of horrors ; one rather of cheerfulness , heroism , and hope . There is light ...
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... another portion of this volume I shall find space for some facts and illustrations on the mat- ter , which I think legitimately appertain to the object I have in view . 2 III . The Work of the Pen in this War OF THE REBELLION . 13.
... another portion of this volume I shall find space for some facts and illustrations on the mat- ter , which I think legitimately appertain to the object I have in view . 2 III . The Work of the Pen in this War OF THE REBELLION . 13.
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... object . This is as often won by foul as by fair means . This great lever of social power has been wielded with " Well is he this day that shall barter his house for a helmet , and sell his garment for a sword , and cast in his lot with ...
... object . This is as often won by foul as by fair means . This great lever of social power has been wielded with " Well is he this day that shall barter his house for a helmet , and sell his garment for a sword , and cast in his lot with ...
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... object and purport ; and if you would seize their property , open their ports , and even destroy their lives , I ask you whether you would not use their slaves ? Whether you would not arm their slaves [ great applause ] , and carry them ...
... object and purport ; and if you would seize their property , open their ports , and even destroy their lives , I ask you whether you would not use their slaves ? Whether you would not arm their slaves [ great applause ] , and carry them ...
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... object to be achieved , -the nationality and independence of this country , the salvation of civilization from the insults and assaults of barbarism ; and then , but not till then , will you be worthy to be recognized as a distinguished ...
... object to be achieved , -the nationality and independence of this country , the salvation of civilization from the insults and assaults of barbarism ; and then , but not till then , will you be worthy to be recognized as a distinguished ...
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