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George Washington

by Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire · 1936

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A simple biography of Washington, telling of the major events in his life and stressing the upbringing that endowed him with the qualities of leadership.

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American historyAmerican historyMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of thispresidentspresidentsMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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childrenspicture books

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