The Life and Administration of Abraham Lincoln: Presenting His Early History, Political Career, Speeches, Messages, Proclamations, Letters, Etc., with a General View of His Policy as President of the United States, Embracing the Leading Events of the War. Also the European Press on His DeathReprinted, W. Abbatt, 1933 |
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Page 190
... labour they were propelled against the strong current nearly two thousand miles ; and it was a labour that required great muscular strength and remarkable powers of endurance . The result was that a class of men were trained in this ...
... labour they were propelled against the strong current nearly two thousand miles ; and it was a labour that required great muscular strength and remarkable powers of endurance . The result was that a class of men were trained in this ...
Page 191
... labour is honoured , where they were borne in processions of the people , and hailed by hundreds of thousands of freemen as a symbol of triumph , and as a glorious vindication of freedom and of the rights and dignity of free labour ...
... labour is honoured , where they were borne in processions of the people , and hailed by hundreds of thousands of freemen as a symbol of triumph , and as a glorious vindication of freedom and of the rights and dignity of free labour ...
Page 203
... labour , was to be given over to darkness and death . All the lion in Mr. Lincoln's nature was aroused . What were peace , and fame , and fortune , when the country was assailed by treachery and cunning device ? The warrior put aside ...
... labour , was to be given over to darkness and death . All the lion in Mr. Lincoln's nature was aroused . What were peace , and fame , and fortune , when the country was assailed by treachery and cunning device ? The warrior put aside ...
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