Mount Vernon and Its Associations: Historical, Biographical, and PictorialW.A. Townsend, 1859 - 376 Seiten This book offers a more personal glimpse at the life of George Washington, as portrayed through the narrative of his home at Mount Vernon. Important house pieces, locations, and so forth are also discussed in their historical importance, and also meaning in the life of Washington. |
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... wish to make it your own . For my- self , I must declare and avow , that in all my reading and study of history ( and it has been my favorite study - I have read Thucydides , and have studied and admired the master states of the world ) ...
... wish to make it your own . For my- self , I must declare and avow , that in all my reading and study of history ( and it has been my favorite study - I have read Thucydides , and have studied and admired the master states of the world ) ...
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... wish ? What would they have ? Is life so dear or peace so sweet , as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? Forbid it , Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take , but as for me , GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME ...
... wish ? What would they have ? Is life so dear or peace so sweet , as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? Forbid it , Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take , but as for me , GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME ...
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... wish of the legatees . " October 26th , 1816. " When the society to which this apron was presented was dissolved , the precious memento of Washington and his fair friend was presented to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , and now ...
... wish of the legatees . " October 26th , 1816. " When the society to which this apron was presented was dissolved , the precious memento of Washington and his fair friend was presented to the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania , and now ...
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... wish I could insure them to you , and the state you represent , a hundred- fold . " Benjamin Harrison was governor of Virginia when the General Assembly requested the executive to take measures for procuring a statue of Washington ; and ...
... wish I could insure them to you , and the state you represent , a hundred- fold . " Benjamin Harrison was governor of Virginia when the General Assembly requested the executive to take measures for procuring a statue of Washington ; and ...
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... wishes , you must freely command , as inclination to oblige you will be among the last things in which I shall be deficient , either on your arrival or during your stay . " Houdon arrived at Mount Vernon on the 3d of October , furnished ...
... wishes , you must freely command , as inclination to oblige you will be among the last things in which I shall be deficient , either on your arrival or during your stay . " Houdon arrived at Mount Vernon on the 3d of October , furnished ...
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Mount Vernon and Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial Benson John Lossing Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
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