Almost history : close calls, plan B's, and twists of fate in American history /

Almost history : close calls, plan B's, and twists of fate in American history /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bruns, Roger A., 1941-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Hyperion, c2000
Edition:1st ed
Subjects:
Crises > United States > History > Anecdotes
Disasters > United States > History > Anecdotes
Crises
Disasters
United States > History > Anecdotes
United States > History > Sources
United States
Anecdotes
History
Sources
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