Remember You are an Englishman: A Biography of Sir Harry Smith, 1787-1860 |
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Page 52
... followed him as if nothing could stop them . Soldiers in other units suspected that their zeal was inspired by hopes of plunder . The climax of the action came when the 52nd smartly ' deployed into line like clockwork , and moved on ...
... followed him as if nothing could stop them . Soldiers in other units suspected that their zeal was inspired by hopes of plunder . The climax of the action came when the 52nd smartly ' deployed into line like clockwork , and moved on ...
Page 188
... followed . Harry then drew his sword and ordered them to observe the new bound- aries separating the tribes , and to put an end to cattle stealing . With all this pomp and display , Harry took the opportunity to deliver the ' Word ' to ...
... followed . Harry then drew his sword and ordered them to observe the new bound- aries separating the tribes , and to put an end to cattle stealing . With all this pomp and display , Harry took the opportunity to deliver the ' Word ' to ...
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... followed the heavy - hearted couple , ' yelling as if in despair ' . The journey to Cape Town , where he was to resume his former duties , took on the appearance of a triumphal pro- cession . All of Grahamstown turned out to acclaim ...
... followed the heavy - hearted couple , ' yelling as if in despair ' . The journey to Cape Town , where he was to resume his former duties , took on the appearance of a triumphal pro- cession . All of Grahamstown turned out to acclaim ...
Contents
From the River Plate to the Peninsular War | 1 |
Campaigning with Juana in the Peninsular War | 22 |
The Scorching of Washington | 54 |
Copyright | |
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