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Life in America

by Marshall B. Davidson

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Marshall B. Davidson

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National Book Award (Finalist – Nonfiction – 1952)

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Notable Books List (1951)

New York Times bestseller (General – 1951)

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Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 973 — History & geography History of North America United States
LCC: E178.5 .D3 — History of the United States United States History General
BISAC: HIS HISTORY General

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Languages: English
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ISBNs: 1
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Published: 1974
Genres: Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 973
LCC: E178.5 .D3

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