On the recordJanuary 1, 1860
They were all ready to join, but had no arms, which did not prevent their raising shouts for Italy, Victor Emanuel, and Garibaldi.
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Giuseppe Garibaldi
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gutenberg.orgGiuseppe Garibaldi: “They were all ready to join, but had no arms, which did not prevent their raising shouts for Italy, Victor Emanuel, and…”
Editor's note · Context
Describing the enthusiasm of villagers during his campaign, Garibaldi notes their readiness to join the insurrection despite lacking weapons.
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