Taken Alive: And Other Stories : with an AutobiographyDodd, Mead,, 1889 - 375 pages |
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... soldiers . In 1865 the blessed era of peace began , bringing its many changes . In October the hospital became practically empty , and I resigned . The books were sent to Fortress Monroe for the use of the garrison , and I found 18 ...
... soldiers . In 1865 the blessed era of peace began , bringing its many changes . In October the hospital became practically empty , and I resigned . The books were sent to Fortress Monroe for the use of the garrison , and I found 18 ...
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... soldier on a battle line could rarely see a thousand men on either side of him , yet nearly two hundred thousand men matched their deadly strength that day . Hundreds fell , died , and were hidden forever from human eyes . Thinking to ...
... soldier on a battle line could rarely see a thousand men on either side of him , yet nearly two hundred thousand men matched their deadly strength that day . Hundreds fell , died , and were hidden forever from human eyes . Thinking to ...
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... soldier . He again virtually stood chilled on the bank , with a cold , dreary , hopeless feeling which he believed ... soldier's record in order to know that it would be strange indeed if the girl had chosen otherwise . He would have ...
... soldier . He again virtually stood chilled on the bank , with a cold , dreary , hopeless feeling which he believed ... soldier's record in order to know that it would be strange indeed if the girl had chosen otherwise . He would have ...
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... soldier lover . He was alone but a few moments before he heard hasty steps . Helen entered with hot , tearless eyes and an agonized , imploring expression . " What ! " she cried , " is it true that you '11 go o ? " 66 Yes , Helen ...
... soldier lover . He was alone but a few moments before he heard hasty steps . Helen entered with hot , tearless eyes and an agonized , imploring expression . " What ! " she cried , " is it true that you '11 go o ? " 66 Yes , Helen ...
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... soldier . " " Is , is ! Oh , thanks for that little word ! You do not believe that he is gone and lost to me ? " " I cannot believe it yet . We will not believe it . Now listen patiently , for you will have your part to do . " " " " Yes ...
... soldier . " " Is , is ! Oh , thanks for that little word ! You do not believe that he is gone and lost to me ? " " I cannot believe it yet . We will not believe it . Now listen patiently , for you will have your part to do . " " " " Yes ...
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