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Bad Boy Visits Washington with His Dad and President
In this humorous travelogue a son recounts a sea voyage to Washington with his father seen as a meddling, boastful figure. They visit the White House and meet the president amid comic misadventures including confrontations with a porter and detectives, and vivid digs at hats and authority.
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Washington
President Roosevelt
George W. Peck
Wisconsin
Amalgamated Association of Negro Lynchers
Dad
White House
Dreddy
Jefferson
Jackson
Zachariah Taylor
Buchanan
Lincoln
London
King Edward
Europe
Mudhens
Moose
Kings
Grand Army
Cad
Angel
New York
Old Lannon
Ocean Palace