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    An Alphabet of History
    An Alphabet of History
    An Alphabet of History
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    An Alphabet of History

    By Wilbur D. Nesbit

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    This book looks at famous characters from history in a most humorous way and also entirely in poetry. The group of characters is eclectic and includes Alexander the Great, Newton, Shakespeare and Methusela, to name but a few.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateAug 10, 2022
    ISBN8596547155287

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