The Educational Institutions of the United States, Their Character and OrganizationJ. Chapman, 1853 - 415 pages |
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| Title | The Educational Institutions of the United States, Their Character and Organization |
| Author | Per Adam Siljeström |
| Translated by | Frederica Rowan |
| Publisher | J. Chapman, 1853 |
| Length | 415 pages |
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