A History of the Markham Family
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" With every requisite for the high station he so ably filled, Dr. ]\[arkham often seemed to shew a partiality for the pro- fession of a soldier. lie ])robably might have taken early impressions of this nature from his iiither, who Avas highly distinguislied in tliat profession, and to Avhose care and assiduity he was indebted for his first classical instructions. He no doubt possessed in an eminent degree those qualities which would have led to distinction in military life. Plis judgment was c...ool; his courage undaunted; his decision quick; his mind energetic, active, and enterprising; his constitution capable of fatigue; his fortitude and patience not to be subdued; and his address and manners calculated to inspire confidence, and win the hearts of men. To these we may add that his general science enabled him to form correct ideas of ancient tactics, and to combine the advantages of l\oman discipline with the im- provements of modern art. Thus, in commenting on the campaigns i^f Caesar or of Alexander, of Marlborough or of Buonaparte, ho would point out with peculiar iorce, and sin- gular critical ability, the errors or the wisdom of their move- ments.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
" With every requisite for the high station he so ably filled, Dr. ]\[arkham often seemed to shew a partiality for the pro- fession of a soldier. lie ])robably might have taken early impressions of this nature from his iiither, who Avas highly distinguislied in tliat profession, and to Avhose care and assiduity he was indebted for his first classical instructions. He no doubt possessed in an eminent degree those qualities which would have led to distinction in military life. Plis judgment was c...ool; his courage undaunted; his decision quick; his mind energetic, active, and enterprising; his constitution capable of fatigue; his fortitude and patience not to be subdued; and his address and manners calculated to inspire confidence, and win the hearts of men. To these we may add that his general science enabled him to form correct ideas of ancient tactics, and to combine the advantages of l\oman discipline with the im- provements of modern art. Thus, in commenting on the campaigns i^f Caesar or of Alexander, of Marlborough or of Buonaparte, ho would point out with peculiar iorce, and sin- gular critical ability, the errors or the wisdom of their move- ments.
What to read after A History of the Markham Family?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Markham, David Frederick to read onlineMoreLess
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