An American Selection of Lessons in Reading and Speaking: Calculated to Improve the Mind and Refine the Taste of Youth. To which is Prefixed, Rules in Elocution, and Directions for Expressing the Principal Passions of the MindPublished and sold by David Hogan, 1814 - 230 Seiten |
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... PUTNAM . 1. N the month of August , 500 men were employed , under the orders of majors Rogers and Putnam , to watch the motions of the enemy near Ticonderoga . At South Bay , they separated the party into two equal divisions , and ...
... PUTNAM . 1. N the month of August , 500 men were employed , under the orders of majors Rogers and Putnam , to watch the motions of the enemy near Ticonderoga . At South Bay , they separated the party into two equal divisions , and ...
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... Putnam was just emerg- ing from the thicket into the common forest , when the ene- my rose , and with discordant yells and whoops , commenced an attack upon the right of his division . 6. Surprised , but undismayed , Putnam halted ...
... Putnam was just emerg- ing from the thicket into the common forest , when the ene- my rose , and with discordant yells and whoops , commenced an attack upon the right of his division . 6. Surprised , but undismayed , Putnam halted ...
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... Putnam was tied , to be directly between the fire of the two parties . Human imagination can hardly figure to itself a more deplorable situation . The balls flew incessantly from either side , many struck the tree , while some passed ...
... Putnam was tied , to be directly between the fire of the two parties . Human imagination can hardly figure to itself a more deplorable situation . The balls flew incessantly from either side , many struck the tree , while some passed ...
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... Putnam , on whom ( besides innumerable other out- rages ) they had the barbarity to inflict a deep wound with a tomahawk , in the left cheek . 20. His sufferings were in this place to be consummated . A scene of horror , infinitely ...
... Putnam , on whom ( besides innumerable other out- rages ) they had the barbarity to inflict a deep wound with a tomahawk , in the left cheek . 20. His sufferings were in this place to be consummated . A scene of horror , infinitely ...
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... Putnam did not want for feeling or gratitude . The French commander , fearing to trust him alone with them , remained until he could deliver him in safety into the hands of his master . 26. The savage approached his prisoner kindly ...
... Putnam did not want for feeling or gratitude . The French commander , fearing to trust him alone with them , remained until he could deliver him in safety into the hands of his master . 26. The savage approached his prisoner kindly ...
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Seite 216 - Cromwell, I did not think to shed a tear In all my miseries ; but thou hast forced me, Out of thy honest truth, to play the woman. Let's dry our eyes : and thus far hear me, Cromwell ; And, when I am forgotten, as I shall be, And sleep in dull cold marble...
Seite 218 - There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats ; For I am arm'd so strong in honesty That they pass by me as the idle wind, Which I respect not.
Seite 214 - This many summers in a sea of glory ; But far beyond my depth ; my high-blown pride At length broke under me ; and now has left me, Weary, and old with service, to the mercy Of a rude stream, that must for ever hide me.
Seite 214 - Why, well; Never so truly happy, my good Cromwell. I know myself now; and I feel within me A peace above all earthly dignities, A still and quiet conscience.
Seite 173 - Tis Education forms the common mind, Just as the Twig is bent, the Tree's inclin'd.
Seite 219 - O Cassius, you are yoked with a lamb, That carries anger as the flint bears fire, Who, much enforced, shows a hasty spark And straight is cold again.
Seite 218 - You say you are a better soldier: Let it appear so; make your vaunting true, And it shall please me well. For mine own part, I shall be glad to learn of noble men. Cas. You wrong me every way, you wrong me, Brutus; I said, an elder soldier, not a better: Did I say better?
Seite 218 - All this? ay, more: Fret till your proud heart break; Go, show your slaves how choleric you are, And make your bondmen tremble. Must I budge? Must I observe you? Must I stand and crouch Under your testy humour? By the gods, You shall digest the venom of your spleen, Though it do split you; for, from this day forth, I'll use you for my mirth, yea, for my laughter, When you are waspish.
Seite 20 - The cloud-capt towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherits, shall dissolve ; And, like the baseless fabric of a vision, Leave not a wreck behind ! we are such stuff As dreams are made on, and our little life Is rounded with a sleep.
Seite 216 - Corruption wins not more than honesty. Still in thy right hand carry gentle peace, To silence envious tongues. Be just, and fear not : Let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy country's, Thy God's, and truth's ; then if thou fall'st...