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American Reader: Words That Moved a Nation

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4.1 out of 5
Based on 114 Ratings and 24 Reviews

Book Description
The American Reader is a uniquely readable anthology of writings and thoughts that are important in American history. The approximately 200 chronologically arranged selections, while all historically and culturally important, were chosen primarily for their literary quality and their interest to readers today.
Book Information
PublisherHarperResource
BindingPaperback (6 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages400
ISBN-100062720163
ISBN-13978-0062720160
Publication Date07/1991
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About Diane Ravitch (Author, Editor) : Diane Ravitch is a published author and an editor. Some of the published credits of Diane Ravitch include Muggles, broomsticks, quidditch, and owls that deliver mail: a cast of characters to breathe l... more
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