The Ending of Hereditary American FortunesJ. Messner, Incorporated, 1939 - 395 pages |
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE I Leveling the First Born | 3 |
Finishing the Process | 19 |
Succeeded by Vested Privilege | 30 |
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