Famous Orators of the World and Their Best OrationsJ. C. Winston Company, 1902 - 639 pages |
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... fire . With a promptitude of classical allusions , a depth of research , a rapid summary of historical events and dates , a profusion of legal authori- ties , a prophetic glance of his eye into futurity , and a rapid torrent of ...
... fire . With a promptitude of classical allusions , a depth of research , a rapid summary of historical events and dates , a profusion of legal authori- ties , a prophetic glance of his eye into futurity , and a rapid torrent of ...
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... fire , and washing back upon the shores of England the wrecks of her power , her wealth , and her glory . " This wonderful boy grew into a remarkable man . When the war broke out , he entered the army and fought with distinguished valor ...
... fire , and washing back upon the shores of England the wrecks of her power , her wealth , and her glory . " This wonderful boy grew into a remarkable man . When the war broke out , he entered the army and fought with distinguished valor ...
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... but little difficulty in changing the native character of that heart and the objects of its affection . By degrees he infuses into it the poison of his own ambition . He breathes into it the 12 WILLIAM WIRT fire of his own courage ; a.
... but little difficulty in changing the native character of that heart and the objects of its affection . By degrees he infuses into it the poison of his own ambition . He breathes into it the 12 WILLIAM WIRT fire of his own courage ; a.
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Charles Morris. 12 WILLIAM WIRT fire of his own courage ; a daring and desperate thirst for glory ; an ardor panting for great enterprises , for all the storm and bustle and hurricane of life . In a short time the whole man is changed ...
Charles Morris. 12 WILLIAM WIRT fire of his own courage ; a daring and desperate thirst for glory ; an ardor panting for great enterprises , for all the storm and bustle and hurricane of life . In a short time the whole man is changed ...
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... fire , to the cause of American liberty . Beneath the venerable elm which still shades the southwestern corner of the common , General Washington first unsheathed his sword at the head of an American army , and to that seat * was wont ...
... fire , to the cause of American liberty . Beneath the venerable elm which still shades the southwestern corner of the common , General Washington first unsheathed his sword at the head of an American army , and to that seat * was wont ...
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