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    American Men of Action
    American Men of Action
    American Men of Action
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    American Men of Action

    By Burton E. Stevenson

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    'American Men of Action' is Stevenson's exploration of the lives of some of the most notable men in American history. From Christopher Columbus to Melvil Dewey, he leaves no stone of American history unturned. His concise and intentional manner manages to make even the most mundane pieces of history captivating.-
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSAGA Egmont
    Release dateSep 3, 2021
    ISBN9788726552607

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