The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution ; Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence, Volume 2 |
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... soon afterward , took similar action ; the punishment for a violation of the edict being a fine of only four hundred and fifty dollars , too small to make shipping merchants long hesitate about the risk where such enormous profits were ...
... soon afterward , took similar action ; the punishment for a violation of the edict being a fine of only four hundred and fifty dollars , too small to make shipping merchants long hesitate about the risk where such enormous profits were ...
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... soon pervaded the hearts of the Puritan settlers . Wawekus Hill , now in the center of Norwich , was a famous observatory for his warriors , for eastward of them were the powerful Narragansets , sworn enemies of the Mo- hegans , and ...
... soon pervaded the hearts of the Puritan settlers . Wawekus Hill , now in the center of Norwich , was a famous observatory for his warriors , for eastward of them were the powerful Narragansets , sworn enemies of the Mo- hegans , and ...
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... soon have become familiar to their ears . To complete the view , it may be added , that the streams swarmed with fish and wild fowl ; in the brooks and meadows were found the beaver and the otter , and through the whole scene stalked at ...
... soon have become familiar to their ears . To complete the view , it may be added , that the streams swarmed with fish and wild fowl ; in the brooks and meadows were found the beaver and the otter , and through the whole scene stalked at ...
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... soon as the discoverer began to make a practical development of his principles . Yet they perceived , with a yearning affection for its truth , that it would quench the fires of persecution , abrogate laws making non - conformity a ...
... soon as the discoverer began to make a practical development of his principles . Yet they perceived , with a yearning affection for its truth , that it would quench the fires of persecution , abrogate laws making non - conformity a ...
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... soon obliterate every trace of the encampment . About a quarter of a mile westward of the camp ground is the North Burying - ground , " belonging to the city . It has been beautified within a few years by graveled foot - paths and ...
... soon obliterate every trace of the encampment . About a quarter of a mile westward of the camp ground is the North Burying - ground , " belonging to the city . It has been beautified within a few years by graveled foot - paths and ...
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