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Lincoln 27 in great demand , for he had a sleigh and a team of his own , as well as an obliging disposition . One may see him in fancy , hunched over in the front seat , the reins in his hands , clad in his heavy coat and with a fur cap ...
Lincoln 27 in great demand , for he had a sleigh and a team of his own , as well as an obliging disposition . One may see him in fancy , hunched over in the front seat , the reins in his hands , clad in his heavy coat and with a fur cap ...
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590,000 voters , and Lincoln's supporters numbered 1,866,000 . The Democrats outnumbered the Republicans , and could have won if their whole strength had centered on Douglas . It is plainly evident , from a consideration of these ...
590,000 voters , and Lincoln's supporters numbered 1,866,000 . The Democrats outnumbered the Republicans , and could have won if their whole strength had centered on Douglas . It is plainly evident , from a consideration of these ...
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Burning Lincoln's Book 167 the one which makes him appear deeply religious . All the substantial evidence leads one to a directly contrary opinion . W. H. Herndon , who was Lincoln's law partner , says : In 1835 Mr. Lincoln wrote a book ...
Burning Lincoln's Book 167 the one which makes him appear deeply religious . All the substantial evidence leads one to a directly contrary opinion . W. H. Herndon , who was Lincoln's law partner , says : In 1835 Mr. Lincoln wrote a book ...
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User Review - pjsullivan - LibraryThingThis biography of Grant extends into a history of his times. The writing is informed, elegant, readable, and interesting. And very quotable: "Certainly no man can be a Christian and a soldier at the ... Read full review
Contents
CHAPTER | 11 |
OBSESSIONS AND FANTASIES | 25 |
THE UNWILLING SOLDIER | 38 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | Meet General Grant |
| Author | William E. Woodward |
| Publisher | Liveright Publishing Corporation, 1946 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 30 Oct 2006 |
| ISBN | 1404749136, 9781404749139 |
| Length | 524 pages |
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