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Mar 01, 2016 at around 600 pages, americas first daughter is a huge book, extremely compelling all the way through. In fact, id be thrilled if they decided to explore a few more female pioneers like dolly and abigail. Through letters, historical events and impeccable research, authors stephanie dray and laura kamoie have brought patsy to life for readers to meet for themselves. Editions of americas first daughter by stephanie dray. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading america s first daughter. Americas first daughter by stephanie dray, laura kamoie.
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