Presidents
James Barber
Includes brief biographical and historical information about all the American presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush.
Read Time: ~2.7 hr
Doers & dreamers
by Raymond Sikkenga (1987)
About this book
Presents short biographies of forty-five Michigan governors including a summary of significant events that took place during each term.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreDoers & dreamers Lead Character
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