Life and Remarkable Adventures of Israel R. Potter, (a Native of Cranston, Rhode-Island,) who was a Soldier in the American Revolution ... After which He was Taken Prisoner by the British, Conveyed to England, where for 30 Years He Obtained a Livelihood ... by Crying "Old Chairs to Mend" ...J. Howard, 1824 - 108 síður |
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