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9780195077544
An entertaining look at the period of American history just before the Civil War. Whale hunting, mountain men, & the gold rush are all included. Thoreau's years at Walden & his philosophies about life are also part of the story. Chronology, list of further readings, & index. Part of the History of US series. ##0-19-507753-9Hakim, Joy is the author of 'Liberty for All' with ISBN 9780195077544 and ISBN 0195077547.
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