Celebrations; the Complete Book of American Holidays

Celebrations; the Complete Book of American Holidays
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Publisher : Doubleday Books
Total Pages : 424
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000006137982
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Book Synopsis Celebrations; the Complete Book of American Holidays by : Robert J. Myers

Download or read book Celebrations; the Complete Book of American Holidays written by Robert J. Myers and published by Doubleday Books. This book was released on 1972 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cultural and historical background and traditions of forty-five major American holidays, both secular and religious, Christian and Jewish.


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