Incidents in American History: Being a Selection of the Most Important and Interesting Events which Have Transpired Since the Discovery of America, to the Present TimeGeo. F. Cooledge & Bro., 1847 - 404 pages |
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Outline History of the United States PAGE | 7 |
North American Indians | 27 |
Plymouth settlers | 38 |
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