The school managers' series of reading books. Standard 1-6. Intr. primer [and] Standard 1-6, Volumen3Alexander Ronald Grant 1874 |
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... the Roman . The Roman army was then led by a clever , ambitious man , named Julius Cæsar . The more power he had , the more he wanted . When children are covetous , they long to take other children's 6 THIRD STANDARD .
... the Roman . The Roman army was then led by a clever , ambitious man , named Julius Cæsar . The more power he had , the more he wanted . When children are covetous , they long to take other children's 6 THIRD STANDARD .
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... army , sailed to England , conquered the Saxons and killed Harold in a famous battle at Has- tings . And then he said to the English people , " I am your king : first , because the kingdom was left to me by Edward ; secondly , because ...
... army , sailed to England , conquered the Saxons and killed Harold in a famous battle at Has- tings . And then he said to the English people , " I am your king : first , because the kingdom was left to me by Edward ; secondly , because ...
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... army , and for eighteen years there was nothing but quarrelling in England between those who wished Matilda to succeed and those who took Stephen's side . At last peace was made on the understanding that Stephen should keep the crown ...
... army , and for eighteen years there was nothing but quarrelling in England between those who wished Matilda to succeed and those who took Stephen's side . At last peace was made on the understanding that Stephen should keep the crown ...
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... army . A terrible battle was fought at a place called Cressy , where the French were entirely defeated . Edward's eldest son , who was called the " Black Prince , " because he wore black armour , fought most bravely . At one time it was ...
... army . A terrible battle was fought at a place called Cressy , where the French were entirely defeated . Edward's eldest son , who was called the " Black Prince , " because he wore black armour , fought most bravely . At one time it was ...
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... army outside . Still the brave inhabitants would not give in , although their only food was the flesh of horses and dogs . At last Edward sent word that if they would yield he would spare every one in the town , excepting six of the ...
... army outside . Still the brave inhabitants would not give in , although their only food was the flesh of horses and dogs . At last Edward sent word that if they would yield he would spare every one in the town , excepting six of the ...
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afterwards Alma Anne Anne Boleyn army asked battle begged beheaded bishops brave Britons brother called CHAPTER Charles Edward Christians Christopher Columbus Church clever clothes colonists Columbus Crimea Crimean crown cruel daughter deal defeated died Duke of Clarence Earl Edward III eldest Elizabeth English soldiers father fight fond fought friends George George III head heard Henry Henry VI Holy honour James James II Jane Seymour John killed King of England King of France king's land lived London Louis Married Mary means named Nelson never night numbers Oliver Cromwell Parliament poor Pope Prince princess prisoner put to death quarrel queen reign Richard Roman Catholic Russian sailors Saxons Scotch Scotland sent six hundred story taxes tell things thou thought throne told took Trelawney turned victory wicked wife William word young
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Página 130 - Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them Volleyed and thundered; Stormed at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of Death, Into the mouth of Hell Rode the six hundred.
Página 131 - Then they rode back, but not, Not the six hundred. Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon behind them Volley'd and thunder'd; Stormed at with shot and shell, While horse and hero fell They that had fought so well Came thro...
Página 130 - Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. "Forward, the Light Brigade ! Charge for the guns !" he said : Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. "Forward, the Light Brigade !
Página 93 - We'll cross the Tamar, land to land, The Severn is no stay, With 'One and all!' and hand in hand, And who shall bid us nay? "And when we come to London Wall, A pleasant sight to view, Come forth! come forth, ye cowards all, Here's men as good as you ! "Trelawny he's in keep and hold, Trelawny he may die; But here's twenty thousand Cornish bold Will know the reason why!
Página 130 - Forward, the Light Brigade!" Was there a man dismay'd ? Not tho' the soldier knew Some one had blunder'd. Theirs not to make reply, Theirs not to reason why, Theirs but to do and die. Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them Volley'd and thunder'd.
Página 27 - Thou wert the noblest king On royal throne e'er seen ; And thou didst wear in knightly ring, Of all, the stateliest mien ; And thou didst prove, where spears are proved, In war, the bravest heart. Oh, ever the...
Página 131 - Came thro' the jaws of Death Back from the mouth of Hell, All that was left of them, Left of six hundred. When can their glory fade?
Página 26 - There was heard a heavy clang, As of steel-girt men the tread, And the tombs and the hollow pavement rang With a sounding thrill of dread; And the holy chant was...
Página 92 - A GOOD sword and a trusty hand! A merry heart and true! King James's men shall understand What Cornish lads can do. And have they fixed the where and when? And shall Trelawny die? Here's twenty thousand Cornish men Will know the reason why!
Página 26 - Banners of battle o'er him hung, And warriors slept beneath ; And light, as noon's broad light, was flung On the settled face of death A strong and ruddy glare, Though...