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The birds can fly An' why can't I?

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The birds can fly An' why can't I?

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About John Trowbridge

John Trowbridge is the name of:

John Trowbridge (physicist) (1843–1923), American physicist
John Townsend Trowbridge (1827–1916), nineteenth century American author
John Todd Trowbridge (1780–1858), nineteenth century American sea captain, businessman, pioneer, and legislator