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THE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY, ALBERT F BLAISDELL, 1900

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THE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY, ALBERT F BLAISDELL, 1900, with cover showing various moments in history, the book covers topics such as the discovery of America, the Burgoyne Campaign, John Paul Jones, and the Spanish American War aimed at Elementary schoolers. Includes several engravings showing major moments in history. Frontispiece is ripped in the bottom corner, spine and back cover have some staining. Light staining throughout book, 440 pages.