Historic Shrines of America

Paul Revere's house, Faneuil Hall, the Craigie House where Longfellow wrote, a hundred more — an American pilgrimage told building by building, when many of these places were still fighting to survive.

Introduction

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Introduction

ONE: IN THE LAND OF THE PILGRIMS The riches of the Commonwealth Are free, strong minds, and hearts of health; And more to her than gold or…

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