An Essay on Military Educationauthor; and sold, 1776 - 106 Seiten |
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... army as a fure re- treat for ignorance and indolence ; and if the lads have but that kind of fpirit and address , which , in its rude ftate , muft approach much nearer impudence than intelligent and manly intrepidity , they suppose them ...
... army as a fure re- treat for ignorance and indolence ; and if the lads have but that kind of fpirit and address , which , in its rude ftate , muft approach much nearer impudence than intelligent and manly intrepidity , they suppose them ...
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... army , it has been too much the prevailing maxim , that practice alone is fufficient for the inftruction of a foldier ; that he will learn the business of his yarious ftations , as he advances from one rank of service to another ; and ...
... army , it has been too much the prevailing maxim , that practice alone is fufficient for the inftruction of a foldier ; that he will learn the business of his yarious ftations , as he advances from one rank of service to another ; and ...
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... army fhould not emulate the officers of the continent in that military skill which has ren- dered them fo illuftrious and fo formidable , the warmest advocate for practice to the exclu fion of theory will find it difficult to affign a ...
... army fhould not emulate the officers of the continent in that military skill which has ren- dered them fo illuftrious and fo formidable , the warmest advocate for practice to the exclu fion of theory will find it difficult to affign a ...
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... army be more ripe for any mischief that ignorance and ungoverned paffion can fuggeft , because he has had lefs culture than another ? And what culture can C 3 be be more fuitable to his views and duties , than ( 21 )
... army be more ripe for any mischief that ignorance and ungoverned paffion can fuggeft , because he has had lefs culture than another ? And what culture can C 3 be be more fuitable to his views and duties , than ( 21 )
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... army , the easiest way is the quickest . " Where hunting is not often practicable , riding , and even walking , for the fole purpose of acquiring the coup d'oeil , must be fre- D 4 quently quently used . In cultivated countries there is ...
... army , the easiest way is the quickest . " Where hunting is not often practicable , riding , and even walking , for the fole purpose of acquiring the coup d'oeil , must be fre- D 4 quently quently used . In cultivated countries there is ...
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