Records of Noble LivesT. Nelson and Sons, 1868 - 338 páginas |
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... victory " of a series of splendid triumphs ! These are fields that Englishmen are not likely to forget - that it would be unwise for them to forget ; they are linked too closely with the pride , self- reverence , and patriotism of the ...
... victory " of a series of splendid triumphs ! These are fields that Englishmen are not likely to forget - that it would be unwise for them to forget ; they are linked too closely with the pride , self- reverence , and patriotism of the ...
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... victory , raised it exultingly over his head . Then he folded palm in palm , and placed them together on his breast in an attitude of prayer , just as you see the old crusaders stretched in their monumental show on ancient tombs . And ...
... victory , raised it exultingly over his head . Then he folded palm in palm , and placed them together on his breast in an attitude of prayer , just as you see the old crusaders stretched in their monumental show on ancient tombs . And ...
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... victory from his greedy hand ; His threatening cannon startled every shore , The swarthy Moslem bowed at his command . Such souls as his above all mean things soar , To eyes like his all vulgar gauds seem dim : - One steadfast aim he ...
... victory from his greedy hand ; His threatening cannon startled every shore , The swarthy Moslem bowed at his command . Such souls as his above all mean things soar , To eyes like his all vulgar gauds seem dim : - One steadfast aim he ...
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... first led English fleets to victory , and infused into his seamen's hearts that confidence in themselves and their country which laid deep the founda- tions of our naval supremacy . Yet , upon that III . Opening of a Great Career,
... first led English fleets to victory , and infused into his seamen's hearts that confidence in themselves and their country which laid deep the founda- tions of our naval supremacy . Yet , upon that III . Opening of a Great Career,
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... victory . Blake , in the fight , received a wound in the heel which lamed him for life . A reinforcement of 300 men was now secretly disem- barked from the ships , swelling Blake's defensive force to above 1200 men . The fleet then bore ...
... victory . Blake , in the fight , received a wound in the heel which lamed him for life . A reinforcement of 300 men was now secretly disem- barked from the ships , swelling Blake's defensive force to above 1200 men . The fleet then bore ...
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