Life of Abraham Lincoln, Presenting His Early History, Political Career, and Speeches in and Out of Congress: Also a General View of His Policy as President of the United States; with His Messages, Proclamations, Letters, Etc., and a Concise History of the WarMoore, Wilstach & Baldwin, 1865 - 510 páginas |
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... books , it is certain that his perceptive faculties , and his muscular powers , were much more fully developed by exercise than his scholastic talents . While he lived in Kentucky , he never saw even LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN . 19.
... books , it is certain that his perceptive faculties , and his muscular powers , were much more fully developed by exercise than his scholastic talents . While he lived in Kentucky , he never saw even LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN . 19.
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... never kept a grocery anywhere in the world . " • The business of this country merchant at New Salem did not prove remarkably successful . In any event , the employ- ment was not such as could have permanently suited an active , muscular ...
... never kept a grocery anywhere in the world . " • The business of this country merchant at New Salem did not prove remarkably successful . In any event , the employ- ment was not such as could have permanently suited an active , muscular ...
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... never once dreaming of seeking profit in compliance , or in a compromise of his honest principles . Henry Clay was his model as a statesman , and always continued such , while any issues were left to contend for , of the celebrated ...
... never once dreaming of seeking profit in compliance , or in a compromise of his honest principles . Henry Clay was his model as a statesman , and always continued such , while any issues were left to contend for , of the celebrated ...
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... Never was a man further removed from all snobbish affectation . As little was there , also , of the demagogue art of assuming an uncouthness or rusticity of manner and outward habit , with the mistaken notion of thus securing particular ...
... Never was a man further removed from all snobbish affectation . As little was there , also , of the demagogue art of assuming an uncouthness or rusticity of manner and outward habit , with the mistaken notion of thus securing particular ...
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... never again elected to the Legislature , having in fact vacated his seat after the first session , and accepted the federal appointment of Register in the land office at Springfield . In this House , as in that which immediately ...
... never again elected to the Legislature , having in fact vacated his seat after the first session , and accepted the federal appointment of Register in the land office at Springfield . In this House , as in that which immediately ...
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