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They were relentless, revengeful, suspicious, knowing neither ruth nor pity; they were also upright, resolute, and fearless, loyal to their friends, and devoted to their country.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “They were relentless, revengeful, suspicious, knowing neither ruth nor pity; they were also upright, resolute, and…”
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Roosevelt describes the complex nature of the backwoodsmen, acknowledging both their fierce and loyal traits.
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