Traitor: the Case of Benedict Arnold (Unforgettable Americans)
Benedict Arnold always carried things too far. As a boy he did crazy things like climbing atop a burning roof and picking a fight with the town constable. As a soldier, he was even more reckless. He w…
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Peace Child: An Unforgettable Story of Primitive Jungle Teaching in the 20th Century
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Dragon's Gate (Golden Mountain Chronicles, #3)
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