Character Portraits of Washington as Delineated by Historians, Orators and Divines: Selected and Arranged in Chronological Order with Biographical Notes and ReferencesR. M. Lindsay, 1887 - 351 Seiten |
Im Buch
Ergebnisse 1-5 von 40
Seite 11
... talents will hardly be controverted by his most bitter enemies ; and having been early actuated with a warm passion to serve his country in the military line , he has greatly improved them by unwearied industry , and a close application ...
... talents will hardly be controverted by his most bitter enemies ; and having been early actuated with a warm passion to serve his country in the military line , he has greatly improved them by unwearied industry , and a close application ...
Seite 12
... - sally allow , that no man ever united in his own person a more perfect alliance of the virtues of a philosopher with the talents of a general . Candour , sincerity , affability , and simplicity , seem 12 JOHN BELL .
... - sally allow , that no man ever united in his own person a more perfect alliance of the virtues of a philosopher with the talents of a general . Candour , sincerity , affability , and simplicity , seem 12 JOHN BELL .
Seite 19
... talents and his ability as a great and warlike captain , I think one should have seen him at the head of a greater army , with greater means than he has had , and opposed to an enemy less his superior . At least one cannot fail to give ...
... talents and his ability as a great and warlike captain , I think one should have seen him at the head of a greater army , with greater means than he has had , and opposed to an enemy less his superior . At least one cannot fail to give ...
Seite 35
... talents requisite in the founder of a mighty empire , with the polished refinements of civilized society , and the softest feelings of humanity . A stranger to profusion , yet generous in every instance where liberality was a virtue ...
... talents requisite in the founder of a mighty empire , with the polished refinements of civilized society , and the softest feelings of humanity . A stranger to profusion , yet generous in every instance where liberality was a virtue ...
Seite 45
... talents and exalted integrity , it must be considered as singularly fortunate , that he should have expe- rienced a lot , which so seldom falls to the portion of humanity , and have passed through such a variety of scenes without stain ...
... talents and exalted integrity , it must be considered as singularly fortunate , that he should have expe- rienced a lot , which so seldom falls to the portion of humanity , and have passed through such a variety of scenes without stain ...
Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen
Character Portraits of Washington as Delineated by Historians, Orators and ... William Spohn Baker Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2015 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
action admiration ambition American American Revolution appeared army born Boston brilliant Cæsar character of Washington Charles James Fox chief citizens civil command conduct confidence Congress constitution countenance countrymen courage died dignity disinterested divine duty eminent enemies excellent extract fame firm FISHER AMES fortune France French genius George Washington glory GOUVERNEUR MORRIS greatest happiness Harvard College heart Heaven HENRY WANSEY hero honor human illustrious ington integrity JEDIDIAH MORSE judgment Julius Cæsar justice liberty lived London Lord Brougham mankind ment military mind moderation moral Mount Vernon nation nature never noble occasion oration passions patriotism peace perfect Philadelphia political possessed President principles prudence published qualities rare republic respect retired reverence Revolution Rochambeau SAMUEL STANHOPE SMITH soldiers spirit sublime success superior talents temper tion United veneration victory Virginia virtue vols Wash Washingtoniana whole wisdom wise Yale College York