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Page 1
... gave a list of what he did , to name his battles and re- count his acts as president , would be beyond the limit and the scope of this book . Yet it is always possible to recall the man and to consider what he was and what he meant for ...
... gave a list of what he did , to name his battles and re- count his acts as president , would be beyond the limit and the scope of this book . Yet it is always possible to recall the man and to consider what he was and what he meant for ...
Page 12
... gave a large part of his time to fox - hunting , riding after his hounds through the most difficult country . His physical power counted for much in his success Commanded his army , and when the and endurance when he heavy anxieties of ...
... gave a large part of his time to fox - hunting , riding after his hounds through the most difficult country . His physical power counted for much in his success Commanded his army , and when the and endurance when he heavy anxieties of ...
Page 15
... in war war and in · Peace . 15 self , and thus coun- try and his cause . He was , in truth , a " character well as victory to his He gave dignity as we for after ages to admire . " DANIEL BOONE AND THE FOUNDING OF KENTUCKY And , what.
... in war war and in · Peace . 15 self , and thus coun- try and his cause . He was , in truth , a " character well as victory to his He gave dignity as we for after ages to admire . " DANIEL BOONE AND THE FOUNDING OF KENTUCKY And , what.
Page 32
... it for the United States . Governor Patrick Henry entered heartily into Clark's schemes and gave him authority to fit self in war out a force for his When Purpose . he went back to Vir- In 1778 , and delays , after encountering he finally.
... it for the United States . Governor Patrick Henry entered heartily into Clark's schemes and gave him authority to fit self in war out a force for his When Purpose . he went back to Vir- In 1778 , and delays , after encountering he finally.
Page 47
... gave it up as desperate . Nothing remained except Washington himself with the main army , but he neither gave up , nor 48 HERO TALES FROM AMERICAN HISTORY stopped on account of THE BATTLE 47 OF TRENTON.
... gave it up as desperate . Nothing remained except Washington himself with the main army , but he neither gave up , nor 48 HERO TALES FROM AMERICAN HISTORY stopped on account of THE BATTLE 47 OF TRENTON.
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