The Heritage of AmericaHenry Steele Commager, Allan Nevins Little, Brown, 1941 - 1227 pages First hand narratives of American life from Leif Ericson to World War II. |
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Page 184
... arms . 19th . This is to us a most glorious day ; but to the English , one of bitter chagrin and disappointment ... arms , colors cased , and drums beating a British or German march , and to ground their arms at a place assigned for the ...
... arms . 19th . This is to us a most glorious day ; but to the English , one of bitter chagrin and disappointment ... arms , colors cased , and drums beating a British or German march , and to ground their arms at a place assigned for the ...
Page 185
... arms . The royal troops , while marching through the line formed by the allied army , exhibited a decent and neat appearance , as respects arms and clothing , for their commander opened his store , and directed every soldier to be ...
... arms . The royal troops , while marching through the line formed by the allied army , exhibited a decent and neat appearance , as respects arms and clothing , for their commander opened his store , and directed every soldier to be ...
Page 1138
... arms embargo . We , I said , “ are convinced that the arms embargo plays into the hands of those nations which have taken the lead in building up their fighting power . It works directly against the interests of the peace - loving ...
... arms embargo . We , I said , “ are convinced that the arms embargo plays into the hands of those nations which have taken the lead in building up their fighting power . It works directly against the interests of the peace - loving ...
Contents
Leif Ericson Sails to Vineland | 3 |
De Soto Finds the Mississippi and Is Buried beneath It ΙΟ | 10 |
John Smith Founds Jamestown and Is Saved | 23 |
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