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... lead to the forma- tion of a new system . It was his vast personal influence which made that movement a success , and when the convention to form a constitution met at Philadelphia , he presided over its delibera- tions , and it was his ...
... lead to the forma- tion of a new system . It was his vast personal influence which made that movement a success , and when the convention to form a constitution met at Philadelphia , he presided over its delibera- tions , and it was his ...
Page 13
... lead a people along the paths of free government with- out undertaking himself to play the part of the strong man , the usurper , or the savior of society . He was a very silent man . Of no man of equal importance in the world's history ...
... lead a people along the paths of free government with- out undertaking himself to play the part of the strong man , the usurper , or the savior of society . He was a very silent man . Of no man of equal importance in the world's history ...
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... havoc among the vast herds of game . In 1771 Boone returned to his home . later he started to lead a party of settlers Country ; but while passing through years to the new 3 Two the frowning defiles of Cumberland Gap , were attacked by.
... havoc among the vast herds of game . In 1771 Boone returned to his home . later he started to lead a party of settlers Country ; but while passing through years to the new 3 Two the frowning defiles of Cumberland Gap , were attacked by.
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... lead the to a triumphant assault with the bayonet again regulars who held a fortified place of strength . American commander has ever displayed grea and daring , a more resolute courage readier resource , than the chief of the hard ...
... lead the to a triumphant assault with the bayonet again regulars who held a fortified place of strength . American commander has ever displayed grea and daring , a more resolute courage readier resource , than the chief of the hard ...
Page 122
... lead them when a ball fired by one of the American tops crashed through his fell , sword in hand , with his face to as honorable a death as ever a brav fighting against odds for the flag o As he fell the American officers pas board ...
... lead them when a ball fired by one of the American tops crashed through his fell , sword in hand , with his face to as honorable a death as ever a brav fighting against odds for the flag o As he fell the American officers pas board ...
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