The Life of George Washington, Volumes 1-2Little, Brown, 1853 - 562 pages |
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... man on whom in times of danger every eye was turned , and all hopes were placed , lives now only in his own great actions , and in the hearts of an affectionate and afflicted people . If , Sir , it had even not been usual openly to ...
... man on whom in times of danger every eye was turned , and all hopes were placed , lives now only in his own great actions , and in the hearts of an affectionate and afflicted people . If , Sir , it had even not been usual openly to ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
His Skill in Mathematics and Habits of Method | 8 |
His Fondness for Military Studies and Exercises | 14 |
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