Sweet Land of Liberty
- ISBN-10
- 0545517052
- ISBN-13
- 9780545517058
- Category
- United States
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012
- Author
- Callista Gingrich
Description
Ellis the Elephant travels back in time to view significant events and meet important figures in American history, explaining how the past has shaped the American character and made America a land of liberty and opportunity.
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