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... courage but the reckless daring which was one of his chief characteristics . So exposed himself that bullets passed through his coat and hat , and the Indians and the French who tried to bring him down thought he bore a charmed life ...
... courage but the reckless daring which was one of his chief characteristics . So exposed himself that bullets passed through his coat and hat , and the Indians and the French who tried to bring him down thought he bore a charmed life ...
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... courage indomitable and a consummate victory ? " Washington did not refuse the dictatorship , or , rather , the opportunity to take control of the country , because he feared heavy responsibility , but solely because , as a high ...
... courage indomitable and a consummate victory ? " Washington did not refuse the dictatorship , or , rather , the opportunity to take control of the country , because he feared heavy responsibility , but solely because , as a high ...
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... courage and cheerfulness kept the party severe . in heart and enabled them to per- However , persevere they did , and at last , on February 23 , they came in sight of the town of Vincennes . They captured a who was out shooting ducks ...
... courage and cheerfulness kept the party severe . in heart and enabled them to per- However , persevere they did , and at last , on February 23 , they came in sight of the town of Vincennes . They captured a who was out shooting ducks ...
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... that by his were scattered . Thes he could snatch victory from a situation where victory seemed impossible . With British . had only It was a Own skill and courage 1 the instinct of a great only chance was to suddenly FROM AMERICAN HISTORY.
... that by his were scattered . Thes he could snatch victory from a situation where victory seemed impossible . With British . had only It was a Own skill and courage 1 the instinct of a great only chance was to suddenly FROM AMERICAN HISTORY.
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... courage of As Christmas his plans were ready . He determined the British detachment of Hessians , under Colonel Rahl , at Trenton , and there strike his first blow . To each division of his little army a part in the attack was assigned ...
... courage of As Christmas his plans were ready . He determined the British detachment of Hessians , under Colonel Rahl , at Trenton , and there strike his first blow . To each division of his little army a part in the attack was assigned ...
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