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In this biography David Burner explores the controversies successes and failures in the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy--and how he shaped the modern American consciousness. Burner discusses John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) as both an individual and... more

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Lettre: Belonging and Narrative: A Theory of the American Novel (Paperback)

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Why did the novel become so popular in the past three centuries and how did the American novel contribute to this trend? As a key provider of the narrative frames and formulas needed by modern individuals to give meaning and mooring to their lives.... more

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Lives of eminent individuals celebrated in American history. 1839 [Leather Bound]

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This Modern Library Paperback Classics edition combines the two most important African American slave narratives into one volume. Frederick Douglass s Narrative first published in 1845 is an enlightening and incendiary text. Born into slavery Douglass... more

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Lives of American Women Elizabeth Gurley Flynn: Modern American Revolutionary (Hardcover)

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Weaving together Flynn s personal and political life this biography reveals previously unrecognized connections between feminism socialism free love and free speech. Flynn s remarkable career casts new light on the long and varied history of radicalism... more

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The master of the house : a story of modern American life adapted from the play of Edgar James / by Edward Marshall ; illustrations from scenes in the play. 1913 [Leather Bound]

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Indian Biography Or An Historical Account Of Those Individuals Who Have Been Distinguished Among The North American Natives As Orators Warriors Statesmen And Other Remarkable Characters - Vol. II

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Minnesota Native American Lives: Charles Albert Bender: National Hall of Fame Pitcher (Paperback)

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The Minnesota Humanities Center presents Minnesota Native American Lives three stories of exceptional individuals across sports language and government! Charles Albert Bender invented the slider. He was a World Series-winning pitcher and the first... more

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The Life of Clara Barton Founder of the American Red Cross Volume. 1 (Paperback)

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Intellectual History of the Modern Age: Terrence Malick and the Examined Life (Hardcover)

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Modern American Memoirs (Paperback)

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A modern mystery merchant : the trials tricks and travels of Carl Hertz the famous American illusionist. With frontispiece and 24 other illustrations. 1924

A modern mystery merchant : the trials tricks and travels of Carl Hertz the famous American illusionist. With frontispiece and 24 other illustrations. 1924

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Modern American Spiritualism A Twenty Years Record of the Communion Between Earth 1870 [Hardcover]

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Jewish Lives: Emma Goldman : Revolution as a Way of Life (Paperback)

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Life of William Plumer: by his son; edited with a sketch of the author s life by A.P. Peabody. (Paperback)

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Movements of the American Mosaic: Encyclopedia of the American Indian Movement (Hardcover)

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Antient and Modern State of the Parish of Cramond: ... Biographical and Genealogical Collections Respecting ... Families and Individuals Connected With That District ... Sketch of the Life and Proje

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Pre-Owned No Intermissions: The Life of Agnes de Mille (Hardcover) 0316199702 9780316199704

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Agnes de Mille was one of the first American-born choreographers of stature - in synthesizing classical ballet technique with modern dance and American Folk dance she created a unique form of modern ballet. This natural dance created a new style and... more

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