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Letters from John Gwynn Swain to his mother : written on his entrance into life, aged seventeen , giving a description of his voyage to Canada and adventures at Lake Superior
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Letters from John Gwynn Swain to his mother : written on his entrance into life, aged seventeen , giving a description of his voyage to Canada and adventures at Lake Superior

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Letters from John Gwynn Swain to his mother : written on his entrance into life, aged seventeen ; giving a description of his voyage to Canada and adventures at Lake Superior. Mounted photograph of author on [p.2] of cover.
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    GeographyProvince stateOntario
    GeographyCountryCanada
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      CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131055475800D
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