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They made America : from the steam engine to the search engine
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They made America : from the steam engine to the search engine

by Harold Evans, Gail Buckland, David Lefer

This illustrated history profiles a diverse range of American innovators, exploring the lives and achievements of both famous and lesser-known figures.

Accession 31235 ISBN 0316277665 Publisher Little, Brown and Company
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