Mount Vernon and Its Associations: Historical, Biographical, and PictorialW.A. Townsend, 1859 - 376 Seiten This book offers a more personal glimpse at the life of George Washington, as portrayed through the narrative of his home at Mount Vernon. Important house pieces, locations, and so forth are also discussed in their historical importance, and also meaning in the life of Washington. |
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... picture of the Private and Domestic Life of Wash- ington ; for that life , from his early childhood , was associated with Mount Vernon . The following words , explanatory of the origin of the book , appear proper . Early in October ...
... picture of the Private and Domestic Life of Wash- ington ; for that life , from his early childhood , was associated with Mount Vernon . The following words , explanatory of the origin of the book , appear proper . Early in October ...
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... Picture of a Panel on Washington's Coach . 234 103. Cincinnati China . 240 104. Mrs. Washington's China . 241 105. China Butter - bowl and Dish .. 242 106. Wine - coolers and Coaster .. 251 107. Specimens of Washington's Plate 252 108 ...
... Picture of a Panel on Washington's Coach . 234 103. Cincinnati China . 240 104. Mrs. Washington's China . 241 105. China Butter - bowl and Dish .. 242 106. Wine - coolers and Coaster .. 251 107. Specimens of Washington's Plate 252 108 ...
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... picture , in which is represented a rampant lion holding a globe in his paw , a helmet and shield , a vizor strong , and coat of mail and other emblems of strength and courage ; and for a motto the words , from Ovid , Calumque tueri ...
... picture , in which is represented a rampant lion holding a globe in his paw , a helmet and shield , a vizor strong , and coat of mail and other emblems of strength and courage ; and for a motto the words , from Ovid , Calumque tueri ...
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... pictures of Scriptural scenes ; but around the mansion there were thrift and abun- dance . George was the eldest of his mother's six children , and only his infant years were passed under the roof. DUTCH TILE . - HALF THE SIZE OF THE ...
... pictures of Scriptural scenes ; but around the mansion there were thrift and abun- dance . George was the eldest of his mother's six children , and only his infant years were passed under the roof. DUTCH TILE . - HALF THE SIZE OF THE ...
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... pictures he got them in Alexandria they have pictures of dogs and cats and tigers and elefants and ever so many pretty things cousin bids me send you one of them it has a picture of an elefant and a little indian boy on his back like ...
... pictures he got them in Alexandria they have pictures of dogs and cats and tigers and elefants and ever so many pretty things cousin bids me send you one of them it has a picture of an elefant and a little indian boy on his back like ...
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Mount Vernon and Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial Benson John Lossing Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
Mount Vernon and Its Associations, Historical, Biographical, and Pictorial Benson John Lossing Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
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