“If hush'd the loud whirlwind that ruffled the deep, The sky if no longer dark tempests deform; When our perils are past shall our gratitude sleep? No! Here's to the pilot that weather'd the storm!”
Quote by George Canning
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Select Speeches of the Right Honourable George Canning: With a Preliminary Biographical Sketch, and an Appendix, of Extracts from His Writings and Speeches
The book offers a collection of speeches by George Canning, a notable figure in the British political landscape. It provides a preliminary biographical sketch of Canning, along with an appendix that features extracts from his various writings and speeches, offering insight into his political thought and oratory style. more
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George Canning
George Canning, born on April 11, 1770, and died on August 8, 1827, was a former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. He was an influential figure in early 19th-century British politics, known for his contributions to foreign policy and his significant impact on European affairs. more
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