British Colonies in North America: CanadaSociety for promoting Christian knowledge, 1847 - 252 стор. |
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| Назва | British Colonies in North America: Canada |
| Автор | Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain) |
| Видавець | Society for promoting Christian knowledge, 1847 |
| Оригінал із | Гарвардський університет |
| Оцифровано | 4 жов. 2007 |
| Обсяг | 252 стор. |
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