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Life of Washington by Weems and public notice tale
A historical brief recounts Levi Weems, once rector of Mount Vernon Parish, selling his Life of Washington in Virginia from 1809 and similar works, plus tales of Marion and moral tracts. It recalls his traveling show, violin use to attract buyers, and a humorous booth mishap. Also notes the Lyre in Dry Wash Arizona and a mechanical engineer explanation of wooden mallets for carpentry and stonework.
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Washington
Weems
Mount Vernon Parish
Virginis
Fredericksburg
Youtleman
Prince William
Episcopal Church
Marion
Pinger
Frederick Dames
Harper's Magazine
the Lyre
Dry Wash
Arizona
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New York Sun