A History of Virginia from Its Discovery Till the Year 1781: With Biographical Sketches of All the Most Distinguished Characters that Occur in the Colonial, Revolutionary, Or Subsequent Period of Our History |
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... mind and liability to err which is the lot of all . It is sufficient for him to say that he has sought truth unswayed by any bias known to himself . If he has not been so happy as always to find it , his failure affords but another ...
... mind and liability to err which is the lot of all . It is sufficient for him to say that he has sought truth unswayed by any bias known to himself . If he has not been so happy as always to find it , his failure affords but another ...
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... interest they are calculated to excite . To observe the rise of society and the changes and revolutions of states and empires , is the most pleasing , and not the least profitable employment of the hu- man mind THE ...
... interest they are calculated to excite . To observe the rise of society and the changes and revolutions of states and empires , is the most pleasing , and not the least profitable employment of the hu- man mind THE ...
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... mind . But we must feel a peculiar interest in reviewing the conduct and marking the po- licy of our ancestors . We shall behold our state from the very embryon of her existence rising amidst enemies , and progressing amidst diffi ...
... mind . But we must feel a peculiar interest in reviewing the conduct and marking the po- licy of our ancestors . We shall behold our state from the very embryon of her existence rising amidst enemies , and progressing amidst diffi ...
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... mind . He possessed great skill in intrigue and great courage in battle . His equa- nimity in the career of victory , was only equall- ed by his fortitude in the hour of adversity . If he had many vices incident to the savage life , he ...
... mind . He possessed great skill in intrigue and great courage in battle . His equa- nimity in the career of victory , was only equall- ed by his fortitude in the hour of adversity . If he had many vices incident to the savage life , he ...
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... mind , was adapted to war , and the implements of death rather than of pleasure garnished his halls . The small number of the natives compared with their extent of territory , may to some be a matter of wonder . It is however a circum ...
... mind , was adapted to war , and the implements of death rather than of pleasure garnished his halls . The small number of the natives compared with their extent of territory , may to some be a matter of wonder . It is however a circum ...
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A History of Virginia From Its Discovery Till the Year 1781. With ... John Wilson Campbell,Moses Hoge No preview available - 2018 |
A History of Virginia from Its Discovery Till the Year 1781. with ... John Wilson Campbell,Moses Hoge No preview available - 2017 |
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