The Life of George WashingtonChristian Liberty Press, 2004 - 128 頁 Mary L. Williamson gives a unique glimpse into the spiritual life and career of the first President of the United States. Little known and often overlooked aspects of Washington's faith are featured throughout this well-documented book. |
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... FOUR THE AIDE - DE - CAMP 23 CHAPTER FIVE COMMANDER OF THE VIRGINIA TROOPS .............. 31 CHAPTER SIX THE LEGISLATOR AND PLANTER .... 38 CHAPTER SEVEN THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF 51 CHAPTER EIGHT THE DAYS OF WAR ...... ...... 72 CHAPTER ...
... FOUR THE AIDE - DE - CAMP 23 CHAPTER FIVE COMMANDER OF THE VIRGINIA TROOPS .............. 31 CHAPTER SIX THE LEGISLATOR AND PLANTER .... 38 CHAPTER SEVEN THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF 51 CHAPTER EIGHT THE DAYS OF WAR ...... ...... 72 CHAPTER ...
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... four children , of whom only two lived to manhood . Two years later , he married Mary Ball , the beautiful belle of the North- ern Neck of Virginia . The young bride had passed her life quietly at Epping For- est , her father's country ...
... four children , of whom only two lived to manhood . Two years later , he married Mary Ball , the beautiful belle of the North- ern Neck of Virginia . The young bride had passed her life quietly at Epping For- est , her father's country ...
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... four rules of etiquette which govern in good society . A few of the best rules of behavior compiled by young George were as follows : # 1 - Every time you are in the company of others , you ought to show some sign of respect to those ...
... four rules of etiquette which govern in good society . A few of the best rules of behavior compiled by young George were as follows : # 1 - Every time you are in the company of others , you ought to show some sign of respect to those ...
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... four nights in a bed , but after walking all day have lain down before the fire upon a little straw or fodder or a bear skin , whichever was to be had , with man , wife , and children , like dogs and cats ; and happy is he who gets the ...
... four nights in a bed , but after walking all day have lain down before the fire upon a little straw or fodder or a bear skin , whichever was to be had , with man , wife , and children , like dogs and cats ; and happy is he who gets the ...
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... four hundred pounds — all rights to the land west of the Alleghanies , which region , they said , had been con- quered by their forefathers . It is true that the treaty and purchase did take place , but it is just as certain that the ...
... four hundred pounds — all rights to the land west of the Alleghanies , which region , they said , had been con- quered by their forefathers . It is true that the treaty and purchase did take place , but it is just as certain that the ...
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THE AIDEDECAMP | 23 |
COMMANDER OF THE VIRGINIA TROOPS | 31 |
THE LEGISLATOR AND PLANTER | 38 |
THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF | 51 |
THE DAYS OF WAR | 72 |
VICTORY AT LAST | 87 |
THE CITIZEN AND PRESIDENT | 103 |
FIRST IN THE HEARTS OF HIS COUNTRYMEN | 113 |
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第 52 頁 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
第 53 頁 - I shall feel no pain from the toil or danger of the campaign ; my unhappiness will flow from the uneasiness I know you will feel from being left alone.
第 52 頁 - But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
第 30 頁 - But, by the all-powerful dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability, or expectation ; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, though death was levelling my companions on every side of me...
第 106 頁 - It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair: the event is in the hands of God.
第 48 頁 - If you speak of eloquence, Mr. Rutledge, of South Carolina, is by far the greatest orator ; but if you speak of solid information and sound judgment, Colonel Washington is unquestionably the greatest man on that floor.
第 38 頁 - Your modesty equals your valor, and that surpasses the power of any language I possess.