George Washington's library book returned, 221 years later
Book on international affairs that first US president borrowed in 1789 finally replaced
It was over two centuries late, but a copy of a library book George Washington borrowed was returned yesterday to a New York library.
From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk
Thursday, 20 May, 2010
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