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He was continually doing and saying things because these were the things to do at the time , although they were not in accord with his inner life . The fact that he detested war — and especially the Mexican War — did not prevent him ...
He was continually doing and saying things because these were the things to do at the time , although they were not in accord with his inner life . The fact that he detested war — and especially the Mexican War — did not prevent him ...
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In the center of things sat Jefferson Davis , President of the Confederate States , “ a slight , light figure , little exceeding middle height , ” holding himself erect and straight in his chair . “ He was dressed in a rustic suit of ...
In the center of things sat Jefferson Davis , President of the Confederate States , “ a slight , light figure , little exceeding middle height , ” holding himself erect and straight in his chair . “ He was dressed in a rustic suit of ...
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about things in general . Next day he met the King in state ... The General loitered for a time about Pompeii , which he declared was the only thing he saw in Europe that came up to his expectations . This was a mere form of speech ...
about things in general . Next day he met the King in state ... The General loitered for a time about Pompeii , which he declared was the only thing he saw in Europe that came up to his expectations . This was a mere form of speech ...
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Contents
CEAPTER | 11 |
OBSESSIONS AND FANTASIES | 25 |
THE UNWILLING SOLDIER | 38 |
Copyright | |
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