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... daughter of Governor White , gave birth to a daughter . This was the first white child born in America , and she was named Virginia . Nine days after her birth , Governor White sailed for England to procure supplies , leaving on the ...
... daughter of Governor White , gave birth to a daughter . This was the first white child born in America , and she was named Virginia . Nine days after her birth , Governor White sailed for England to procure supplies , leaving on the ...
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... daughter as she advanced in years ? Look at this picture ! " The man - queen drew a string a curtain was drawn back from a picture just above the golden crown , as that was above the throne . Then he bent his head low down , and for a ...
... daughter as she advanced in years ? Look at this picture ! " The man - queen drew a string a curtain was drawn back from a picture just above the golden crown , as that was above the throne . Then he bent his head low down , and for a ...
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... daughter . None ever dreamed of marrying the beautiful Queen , for she was espoused to the invisible genius of the tribe . But as time passed by , the Queen grew aged , and in her feebleness she called to her aid two of those whose ...
... daughter . None ever dreamed of marrying the beautiful Queen , for she was espoused to the invisible genius of the tribe . But as time passed by , the Queen grew aged , and in her feebleness she called to her aid two of those whose ...
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... of her own , and taught this secret to her daughters , who taught it to theirs , so that the weaving of such dresses became an heir- G loom in the family . Bernard's uncle declared that this BERNARD AND ROBIN REDBREAST . 81.
... of her own , and taught this secret to her daughters , who taught it to theirs , so that the weaving of such dresses became an heir- G loom in the family . Bernard's uncle declared that this BERNARD AND ROBIN REDBREAST . 81.
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... daughter who often looked with wonder upon the curious things that lay about her father's house . The strange stuffed animals , the fossils , and other objects which made up his collection , had a fascination for this child , whose name ...
... daughter who often looked with wonder upon the curious things that lay about her father's house . The strange stuffed animals , the fossils , and other objects which made up his collection , had a fascination for this child , whose name ...
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