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Back in Time with Cheltenham

Back in Time with Cheltenham

Lise Marlowe

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Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2017
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Historia
ISBN:
9781387207893
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Back in Time with Cheltenham explores the 300 year history of Cheltenham Township, a suburb bordering Philadelphia. Many Cheltenham residents were abolitionists and took an active role in ending slavery. There were many Underground Railroad stops in Cheltenham and wealthy residents who took a stand for freedom.

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