Grant's Tour Around the World: With Incidents of His Journey Through England, Ireland, Scotland ...Forshee & McMakin, 1880 - 802 pages |
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... LADIES PUBLIC SQUARE , ANCIENT MADRID THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH WHICH THE ROAD TO THE ESCURIAL LIES THE JEWS OF TOLEDO . 439 440 441 · 447 452 • 465 • . 488 JEWISH SYNAGOGUE . 492 • THE BATTLE OF TOLEDO . 496 A ROMAN WATCH - TOWER ...
... LADIES PUBLIC SQUARE , ANCIENT MADRID THE MOUNTAINS THROUGH WHICH THE ROAD TO THE ESCURIAL LIES THE JEWS OF TOLEDO . 439 440 441 · 447 452 • 465 • . 488 JEWISH SYNAGOGUE . 492 • THE BATTLE OF TOLEDO . 496 A ROMAN WATCH - TOWER ...
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... ladies ' cabin a private table was spread for the distinguished guests , and among those who sat down to the festive board were the following : General U. S. Grant , at the head of the table ; General W. T. Sherman on his right , and ...
... ladies ' cabin a private table was spread for the distinguished guests , and among those who sat down to the festive board were the following : General U. S. Grant , at the head of the table ; General W. T. Sherman on his right , and ...
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... ladies and passed a pleasant half hour . the bountiful breakfast prepared for them , they visited the Mayor at his residence , where they were entertained in a most agreeable manner . Having taken leave of the Mayor , they drove down to ...
... ladies and passed a pleasant half hour . the bountiful breakfast prepared for them , they visited the Mayor at his residence , where they were entertained in a most agreeable manner . Having taken leave of the Mayor , they drove down to ...
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... mately the bonds of union must be strengthened between the two countries . He excused himself from making an extended reply , but proposed in return the " health of the Mayoress and the ladies of Liverpool . " To this 44 GRANT'S TOUR.
... mately the bonds of union must be strengthened between the two countries . He excused himself from making an extended reply , but proposed in return the " health of the Mayoress and the ladies of Liverpool . " To this 44 GRANT'S TOUR.
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... ladies of Liverpool . " To this an ex- Mayor responded , thanking Grant for his gallantry , and proposing , also , the health of Mrs. Grant . During the luncheon the streets leading to the Town Hall were packed with spectators , and the ...
... ladies of Liverpool . " To this an ex- Mayor responded , thanking Grant for his gallantry , and proposing , also , the health of Mrs. Grant . During the luncheon the streets leading to the Town Hall were packed with spectators , and the ...
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Page xv - GRANT: Understanding that your lodgment at Chattanooga and Knoxville is now secure, I wish to tender you and all under your command my more than thanks, my profoundest gratitude for the skill, courage, and perseverance with which you and they, over so great difficulties, have effected that important object. God bless you all.
Page 609 - Commerce had as many pilgrims as religion. All along the shores of the venerable stream lay great fleets of vessels laden with rich merchandise. From the looms of Benares went forth the most delicate silks that adorned the balls of St. James's and of Versailles, and in the bazaars the muslins of Bengal and the sabres of Oude were mingled with the jewels of Golconda and the shawls of Cashmere.
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Page 496 - ... way, And frequent turn to linger as you go, From loftier rocks new loveliness survey, And rest ye at our
Page xiv - When at Ringgold, we rode for half a mile in the face of the enemy, under an incessant fire of cannon and musketry ; nor did we ride fast, but upon an ordinary trot ; and not once do I believe did it enter the General's mind that he was in danger. I was by his side and watched him closely. In riding that distance we were going to the front, and I could see that he was studying the positions of the two armies, and, of course, planning how to defeat the enemy, who was here making a most desperate stand,...
Page 56 - I had proposed to leave Liverpool immediately on arrival, and proceed to London, where I knew our Minister had made arrangements for a formal reception, and had accepted for me a few invitations of courtesy ; but what was my surprise to find nearly all the shipping in port at Liverpool decorated with flags of all nations, and from the mainmast of each the flag of the Union was most conspicuous.