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The Scientific Library or Repository of Useful and Polite Literature Containing Geography, Ancient History, Astronomy, Modern History, Chronology, Mythology

Reverend Thomas Smith1806

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
Fort Myer, VA, United States

London: Printed for John Harris Senior of St. Paul's Church Yard and John Wallis, 12 Warwick Square June 16, 1806
"Mary A.R. Custis" is handwritten on reverse side in brown ink. Box contains six volumes written by Smith. This set of books belonged to Mary Custis as a young woman. Though educated at home, these books illustrate a sophisticated education and diverse interests.

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  • Title: The Scientific Library or Repository of Useful and Polite Literature Containing Geography, Ancient History, Astronomy, Modern History, Chronology, Mythology
  • Creator: Reverend Thomas Smith
  • Date Created: 1806
  • Contributor: Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, National Park Service
  • Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/arho/exb/Leisure/medium/ARHO2272_2271_Book-Set-%26Cas.html
  • Source: Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
  • National Park Service Catalog Number: ARHO 2272
  • Measurements: L 16.6 W 10.8 T 10.7 cm
  • Materials: Wood, Paper
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

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