The Life and Heroic Exploits of Israel Putnam, Major-General in the Revolutionary War - Illustrated With Plates, From Original Designs #250403

When we thus behold a person, from the humble walks of life, starting unnoticed in the career of fame, and, byan undeviating progress through a life of honour, arriving at the highest dignity in the state, curiosity IS strongly ex cited, and philosophy loves to trace the path of glory from the cradle of obscurity to the sum mit of elevation.