The Pictorial History of the United States of America: From the Discovery by the Northmen in the Tenth Century to the Present Time, Volumes 1-2B. Walker, 1844 - United States |
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... successful , it remains with the reader to decide . It may be thought that , considering the limited space which is assigned to the whole work , too much attention has been devoted to the early history of the colonies ; but it should be ...
... successful , it remains with the reader to decide . It may be thought that , considering the limited space which is assigned to the whole work , too much attention has been devoted to the early history of the colonies ; but it should be ...
Page vii
... success in the pursuit of this object , I am by no means insensible of the great assistance for which I am indebted to the accomplished artist who has furnished the pictorial embellishments of the work . The effect which pictures , well ...
... success in the pursuit of this object , I am by no means insensible of the great assistance for which I am indebted to the accomplished artist who has furnished the pictorial embellishments of the work . The effect which pictures , well ...
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... success is uncertain . The authenticity of the Icelandic accounts of the discovery and settlement of Vinland , were recognised in Den- mark , shortly after this period , by King Svend Estrithson , Sweno II . , in a conversation which ...
... success is uncertain . The authenticity of the Icelandic accounts of the discovery and settlement of Vinland , were recognised in Den- mark , shortly after this period , by King Svend Estrithson , Sweno II . , in a conversation which ...
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... under the smiles of patronizing great- ness , and with the aid of power , but buffeting , toiling , begging his way to success and glory unmatched . The formation of 30 EDUCATION OF COLUMBUS . such a character , and. ( 29 ) CHAPTER II.
... under the smiles of patronizing great- ness , and with the aid of power , but buffeting , toiling , begging his way to success and glory unmatched . The formation of 30 EDUCATION OF COLUMBUS . such a character , and. ( 29 ) CHAPTER II.
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... success of their voyage . They saw , as they approached , the inhabitants issuing from the woods and running from all parts to the shore , where they stood gazing at the ships . They were all quite naked , and from their attitudes and ...
... success of their voyage . They saw , as they approached , the inhabitants issuing from the woods and running from all parts to the shore , where they stood gazing at the ships . They were all quite naked , and from their attitudes and ...
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