
Lion of Liberty: Patrick Henry and the Call to a New Nation
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ISBN-13: | 9780306820465 |
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Publisher: | Hachette Books |
Publication date: | 11/08/2011 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 336 |
Sales rank: | 490,995 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d) |
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