James K. Polk: America's 11th President

James K. Polk: America's 11th President
ISBN-10
0516228854
ISBN-13
9780516228853
Series
James K. Polk
Category
Presidents
Pages
110
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Childrens Press
Author
Sean McCollum

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A biography of the eleventh president of the United States, with information on his childhood, family, political career, presidency, and legacy.

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