Pen-pictures of the War: Lyrics, Incidents, and Sketches of the Rebellion; Comprising a Choice Selection of Pieces by Our Best Poets, Also, Current and Well Authenticated Anecdotes and Incidents of the War. Together with a Full Account of Many of the Great Battles, Also, a Complete Historical Record of All Events, Both Civil and Military, from the Commencement of the RebellionC.A. Alvord, 1864 - 344 pages |
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... , and others who have by their loyalty lent lustre to our cause . War gives rise to anecdotes and incidents without number , and when peace shall spread her wings over our shattered land , and the surviving heroes shall be home again.
... , and others who have by their loyalty lent lustre to our cause . War gives rise to anecdotes and incidents without number , and when peace shall spread her wings over our shattered land , and the surviving heroes shall be home again.
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... land , and the surviving heroes shall be home again , then will be told the gallant deeds which shall become the treasured history of town and country . These , gathered by the future historian , will form the great curiosity - shop and ...
... land , and the surviving heroes shall be home again , then will be told the gallant deeds which shall become the treasured history of town and country . These , gathered by the future historian , will form the great curiosity - shop and ...
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... land have taken in stirring the popular heart . The press - the great educator of the people — has teemed with loyal song and invocation , calculated to create enthusiasm and excite the latent energies of a loyal people in behalf of the ...
... land have taken in stirring the popular heart . The press - the great educator of the people — has teemed with loyal song and invocation , calculated to create enthusiasm and excite the latent energies of a loyal people in behalf of the ...
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... land hold carnival ? Victory - victory- Oh , God of Freedom ! give us victory ! Nerve with new strength the patriot soldier's arm ! Fill with new zeal the hero - souls that stand , Pillars of fire , to save from deadliest harm Their ...
... land hold carnival ? Victory - victory- Oh , God of Freedom ! give us victory ! Nerve with new strength the patriot soldier's arm ! Fill with new zeal the hero - souls that stand , Pillars of fire , to save from deadliest harm Their ...
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... Land of Hope and Blessing , No ! And we who wear thy glorious name , Shall we , like cravens , stand apart , When those whom thou hast trusted aim The death - blow at thy generous heart ? Forth goes the battle - cry , and lo ! Hosts ...
... Land of Hope and Blessing , No ! And we who wear thy glorious name , Shall we , like cravens , stand apart , When those whom thou hast trusted aim The death - blow at thy generous heart ? Forth goes the battle - cry , and lo ! Hosts ...
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