The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 3G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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... person to as much danger as the common soldier . By this means , he not only inspired his men with admiration and love for his person , but was the means of infusing courage throughout the whole army , who were animated by his example ...
... person to as much danger as the common soldier . By this means , he not only inspired his men with admiration and love for his person , but was the means of infusing courage throughout the whole army , who were animated by his example ...
Page 109
... person who has witnessed them . The discovery was made by accident . His father , who had not given him any other ... persons came from distant parts to witness so singular a circumstance . ness . L The father , encouraged by the unanime ...
... person who has witnessed them . The discovery was made by accident . His father , who had not given him any other ... persons came from distant parts to witness so singular a circumstance . ness . L The father , encouraged by the unanime ...
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... person in that court this knight did afterwards prove to be , is scarcely unknown to any . THE GREAT CONDÉ . The military life of this great commander was a succession of enterprise . He was always on the offensive , braving every ...
... person in that court this knight did afterwards prove to be , is scarcely unknown to any . THE GREAT CONDÉ . The military life of this great commander was a succession of enterprise . He was always on the offensive , braving every ...
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