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A Promised Land

The powerful political memoir from the former US President

by Barack Obama ...

Narrated by Barack Obama ...

Unabridged

29 hours 10 min

Brought to you by Penguin.THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND AUDIBLE BESTSELLERA riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy.In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES AND AUDIBLE BESTSELLERA riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making-from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy.In the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free
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Broken Trust

Greed, Mismanagement, & Political Manipulation at America's Largest Charitable Trust

by Samuel P. King, Randall W. Roth ...

Narrated by Louise Keali‘iloma King Lanzilotti ...

Unabridged

11 hours 21 min

Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop was the largest landowner and richest woman in the Hawaiian kingdom. Upon her death in 1884, she entrusted her property--known as Bishop Estate--to five trustees in order to create and maintain an institution that would benefit the children of Hawai‘i: Kamehameha Schools. A century later, Bishop Estate controlled nearly one out of every nine acres in the state, a ... Read more

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Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop was the largest landowner and richest woman in the Hawaiian kingdom. Upon her death in 1884, she entrusted her property--known as Bishop Estate--to five trustees in order to create and maintain an institution that would benefit the children of Hawai‘i: Kamehameha Schools. A century later, Bishop Estate controlled nearly one out of every nine acres in the state, a
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Kylmä sota päättyy

by Orage ...

Narrated by Tapio Rauvala ...

Series series Historia
Unabridged

21 min

Kylmä sota merkitsi ainutlaatuista aikakautta maailmanpolitiikan historiassa. 1990-lukua lähestyttäessä muutoksen tuulet olivat kuitenkin ilmassa, ja viimeistään Neuvostoliiton hajottua kylmän sodan realiteetit saivat väistyä uuden aikakauden tieltä. Mitkä seikat johtivat kylmän sodan loppumiseen ja Neuvostoliiton tuhoon?"Kylmä sota päättyy" taustoittaa kattavasti muutosten taustalla vaikuttaneita ... Read more

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Kylmä sota merkitsi ainutlaatuista aikakautta maailmanpolitiikan historiassa. 1990-lukua lähestyttäessä muutoksen tuulet olivat kuitenkin ilmassa, ja viimeistään Neuvostoliiton hajottua kylmän sodan realiteetit saivat väistyä uuden aikakauden tieltä. Mitkä seikat johtivat kylmän sodan loppumiseen ja Neuvostoliiton tuhoon?"Kylmä sota päättyy" taustoittaa kattavasti muutosten taustalla vaikuttaneita
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A Rare Recording of President William Howard Taft

by President William Howard Taft ...

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Series series A Rare Recording of…
Unabridged

8 min

William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 - March 8, 1930), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, served as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, then was elected on the Republican ticket as the 27th president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and, later, named the tenth chief justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices. The following ... Read more

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William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857 - March 8, 1930), born in Cincinnati, Ohio, served as Secretary of War under President Theodore Roosevelt, then was elected on the Republican ticket as the 27th president of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and, later, named the tenth chief justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices. The following
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A Rare Recording of President Theodore Roosevelt

by President Theodore Roosevelt ...

Series series A Rare Recording of…
Unabridged

13 min

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919) was an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900. ... Read more

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Theodore Roosevelt Jr. (October 27, 1858 - January 6, 1919) was an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. He previously served as the 25th vice president under President William McKinley from March to September 1901 and as the 33rd governor of New York from 1899 to 1900.
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Memoir of a Black Christian Nationalist

Seeds of Liberation

by Deon Yates, Shelley McIntosh, Ed.D ...

Narrated by Shelley McIntosh, Ed.D ...

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7 hours 31 min

Memoir of a Black Christian Nationalist: Seeds of Liberation is a profound narrative of spiritual growth, social activism, and theological transformation, chronicling Shelley McIntosh’s decades-long journey within the Shrines of the Black Madonna and the Black Christian Nationalist Movement. Set against the backdrop of post-1967 Detroit, this memoir explores the rise of Black liberation theology ... Read more

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Memoir of a Black Christian Nationalist: Seeds of Liberation is a profound narrative of spiritual growth, social activism, and theological transformation, chronicling Shelley McIntosh’s decades-long journey within the Shrines of the Black Madonna and the Black Christian Nationalist Movement. Set against the backdrop of post-1967 Detroit, this memoir explores the rise of Black liberation theology
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The Chickamauga Dam and Its Environs

by Robert Sparks Walker ...

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1 hour 1 min

Welcome to the captivating world of Robert Sparks Walker's "The Chickamauga Dam and Its Environs," a comprehensive exploration of the natural beauty, history, and significance of one of America's most iconic landmarks. Prepare to be immersed in the rich tapestry of the Chickamauga Dam and its surrounding environment as Walker guides you on a journey of discovery.Embark on a fascinating journey ... Read more

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Welcome to the captivating world of Robert Sparks Walker's "The Chickamauga Dam and Its Environs," a comprehensive exploration of the natural beauty, history, and significance of one of America's most iconic landmarks. Prepare to be immersed in the rich tapestry of the Chickamauga Dam and its surrounding environment as Walker guides you on a journey of discovery.Embark on a fascinating journey
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Butler

The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland

by Salena Zito ...

Narrated by Helen Wynn ...

Unabridged

7 hours 44 min

**“Salena Zito is the journalist who knows Trump—and his voters—better than anyone.” – The Free PressFrom the acclaimed journalist standing only a few feet away from the stage when the gunshots began is this gripping first-hand account of the near assassination of Donald Trump – and the inside story of Trump’s heartland-fueled victory.**That day in Butler**,** had the wind gusted less, had Trump’s ... Read more

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**“Salena Zito is the journalist who knows Trump—and his voters—better than anyone.” – The Free PressFrom the acclaimed journalist standing only a few feet away from the stage when the gunshots began is this gripping first-hand account of the near assassination of Donald Trump – and the inside story of Trump’s heartland-fueled victory.**That day in Butler**,** had the wind gusted less, had Trump’s
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We Are Home

Becoming American in the 21st Century: an Oral History

by Ray Suarez ...

Narrated by Ray Suarez ...

Unabridged

11 hours 3 min

From a veteran broadcaster and historian comes a richly reported portrait of the newest Americans, immigrants from all over the globe who are living all across the country, filled with their own voices.We are a nation of immigrants, never more than now. In recent decades, the numbers have skyrocketed, thanks to people coming from many continents—especially Asia, Africa, and South America. Just ... Read more

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From a veteran broadcaster and historian comes a richly reported portrait of the newest Americans, immigrants from all over the globe who are living all across the country, filled with their own voices.We are a nation of immigrants, never more than now. In recent decades, the numbers have skyrocketed, thanks to people coming from many continents—especially Asia, Africa, and South America. Just
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The Ledger and the Chain

How Domestic Slave Traders Shaped America

by Joshua D. Rothman ...

Narrated by Leon Nixon ...

Unabridged

13 hours 40 min

An award-winning historian reveals the harrowing forgotten story of America's internal slave trade—and its role in the making of America.Slave traders are peripheral figures in most histories of American slavery. But these men—who trafficked and sold over half a million enslaved people from the Upper South to the Deep South—were essential to slavery's expansion and fueled the growth and prosperity ... Read more

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An award-winning historian reveals the harrowing forgotten story of America's internal slave trade—and its role in the making of America.Slave traders are peripheral figures in most histories of American slavery. But these men—who trafficked and sold over half a million enslaved people from the Upper South to the Deep South—were essential to slavery's expansion and fueled the growth and prosperity
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The Cars

Let the Stories Be Told

by Bill Janovitz ...

Narrated by Bill Janovitz, Corey Carthew ...

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19 hours 56 min

New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz delivers the definitive story of The Cars, one of the most popular, beloved, and influential bands to emerge from New Wave—with a foreword by Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes.The Cars formed in the late 1970s as an alliance of five journeymen musicians with roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, and New England. They had each performed in a series of bands ... Read more

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New York Times bestselling author Bill Janovitz delivers the definitive story of The Cars, one of the most popular, beloved, and influential bands to emerge from New Wave—with a foreword by Cars keyboardist Greg Hawkes.The Cars formed in the late 1970s as an alliance of five journeymen musicians with roots in Maryland, Ohio, New York, and New England. They had each performed in a series of bands
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The Witches

Salem, 1692: A History

by Stacy Schiff ...

Narrated by Eliza Foss ...

Unabridged

18 hours 15 min

It began in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's daughter started to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before nineteen men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death. The panic spread quickly, involving the most educated men and prominent politicians in the colony. Neighbours accused neighbours, parents accused ... Read more

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It began in 1692, over an exceptionally raw Massachusetts winter, when a minister's daughter started to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before nineteen men and women had been hanged and an elderly man crushed to death. The panic spread quickly, involving the most educated men and prominent politicians in the colony. Neighbours accused neighbours, parents accused
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The Man from the Train

The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery

by Bill James, Rachel McCarthy James ...

Narrated by John Bedford Lloyd ...

Unabridged

17 hours 4 min

An Edgar Award finalist for Best Fact Crime, The Man from the Train is an “impressive…open-eyed investigative inquiry wrapped within a cultural history of rural America” (The Wall Street Journal). In this groundbreaking work of historical true crime, legendary statistician and baseball writer Bill James applies his analytical genius to crack an unsolved century-old mystery surrounding one of the ... Read more

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An Edgar Award finalist for Best Fact Crime, The Man from the Train is an “impressive…open-eyed investigative inquiry wrapped within a cultural history of rural America” (The Wall Street Journal). In this groundbreaking work of historical true crime, legendary statistician and baseball writer Bill James applies his analytical genius to crack an unsolved century-old mystery surrounding one of the
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Destroyer Captain

The Life of Ernest E. Evans

by James D. Hornfischer, David J. Hornfischer ...

Narrated by David J. Hornfischer, Lou Del Bianco ...

Series series American War Heroes
Unabridged

8 hours

From James D. Hornfischer, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, a riveting account of the life of WWII hero Commander Ernest E. Evans and his heroics and sacrifice during the Leyte Gulf Battle of Samar.For the first time ever, acclaimed naval historian James D. Hornfischer, “the dean of World War II naval history," writing with his son David J. Hornfischer, ... Read more

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From James D. Hornfischer, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Stand of the Tin Can Soldiers, a riveting account of the life of WWII hero Commander Ernest E. Evans and his heroics and sacrifice during the Leyte Gulf Battle of Samar.For the first time ever, acclaimed naval historian James D. Hornfischer, “the dean of World War II naval history," writing with his son David J. Hornfischer,
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Washington's Farewell

The Founding Father's Warning to Future Generations

by John Avlon ...

Narrated by John Avlon ...

Series series Must-Read American History
Unabridged

10 hours 4 min

“A vivid portrait…and thoughtful consideration of George Washington’s wisdom that couldn’t be timelier” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). A revealing look at the first President’s Farewell Address, a still-relevant warning against partisan politics and foreign entanglements.George Washington’s Farewell Address was a prophetic letter he wrote to his fellow citizens and signed from a “parting friend ... Read more

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“A vivid portrait…and thoughtful consideration of George Washington’s wisdom that couldn’t be timelier” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). A revealing look at the first President’s Farewell Address, a still-relevant warning against partisan politics and foreign entanglements.George Washington’s Farewell Address was a prophetic letter he wrote to his fellow citizens and signed from a “parting friend
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Our Kids

The American Dream in Crisis

by Robert D. Putnam ...

Narrated by Arthur Morey ...

Unabridged

10 hours 18 min

A New York Times bestseller and “a passionate, urgent” (The New Yorker) examination of the growing inequality gap from the bestselling author of Bowling Alone: why fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward mobility.Central to the very idea of America is the principle that we are a nation of opportunity. But over the last quarter century we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap” ... Read more

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A New York Times bestseller and “a passionate, urgent” (The New Yorker) examination of the growing inequality gap from the bestselling author of Bowling Alone: why fewer Americans today have the opportunity for upward mobility.Central to the very idea of America is the principle that we are a nation of opportunity. But over the last quarter century we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap”
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Miss Blue Jacket

by Gary McIlroy ...

Narrated by Savannah Gilmore ...

Unabridged

4 hours

Set against the backdrop of a young nation struggling to define its identity, Miss Blue Jacket traces the remarkable life of Frances Lloyd Garrison (1776-1823), mother of the renowned abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. From New Brunswick to New England to Baltimore, she was forced to navigate a world torn by war, upended by trade disruptions, and burdened by disease and slavery. Sustained by her ... Read more

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Set against the backdrop of a young nation struggling to define its identity, Miss Blue Jacket traces the remarkable life of Frances Lloyd Garrison (1776-1823), mother of the renowned abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison. From New Brunswick to New England to Baltimore, she was forced to navigate a world torn by war, upended by trade disruptions, and burdened by disease and slavery. Sustained by her
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Give Me a Fast Ship

The Continental Navy and America's Revolution at Sea

by Tim McGrath ...

Narrated by Don Hagen ...

Unabridged

19 hours 54 min

Five ships against hundreds—the fledgling American Navy versus the greatest naval force the world had ever seen…America in 1775 was on the verge of revolution—or, more likely, disastrous defeat. After the bloodshed at Lexington and Concord, England’s King George sent hundreds of ships westward to bottle up American harbors and prey on American shipping. Colonists had no force to defend their ... Read more

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Five ships against hundreds—the fledgling American Navy versus the greatest naval force the world had ever seen…America in 1775 was on the verge of revolution—or, more likely, disastrous defeat. After the bloodshed at Lexington and Concord, England’s King George sent hundreds of ships westward to bottle up American harbors and prey on American shipping. Colonists had no force to defend their
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The Triumph of William McKinley

Why the Election of 1896 Still Matters

by Karl Rove ...

Narrated by Karl Rove ...

Unabridged

15 hours 12 min

A fresh look at President William McKinley from New York Times bestselling author and political mastermind Karl Rove—“a rousing tale told by a master storyteller whose love of politics, campaigning, and combat shines through on every page” (Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Team of Rivals).The 1896 political environment resembles that of today: an electorate being transformed ... Read more

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A fresh look at President William McKinley from New York Times bestselling author and political mastermind Karl Rove—“a rousing tale told by a master storyteller whose love of politics, campaigning, and combat shines through on every page” (Doris Kearns Goodwin, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Team of Rivals).The 1896 political environment resembles that of today: an electorate being transformed
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Imperialism

by William Jennings Bryan ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

With this 1990 speech, American politician William Jennings Bryan presents a compelling argument against imperialism. He outlines how maintaining military force over other nations goes against core American values. The speech highlights specific issues that were current at the time, particularly US relations with Cuba and the Philippines. Though the speech is over 100 years old, its core points ... Read more

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With this 1990 speech, American politician William Jennings Bryan presents a compelling argument against imperialism. He outlines how maintaining military force over other nations goes against core American values. The speech highlights specific issues that were current at the time, particularly US relations with Cuba and the Philippines. Though the speech is over 100 years old, its core points
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Republic Must Awaken, The

by Warren G. Harding ...

Narrated by Jim Ellis ...

Unabridged

3 min

During his time as Ohio Senator and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Harding stood against the League of Nations Covenant proposed by President Wilson. It was this speech that turned the tide of public opinion against Wilson's efforts, leaving the U.S. - for better or worse - to stand on its own. Harding believed that the League would force the U.S. into unnecessary wars and moved ... Read more

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During his time as Ohio Senator and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Harding stood against the League of Nations Covenant proposed by President Wilson. It was this speech that turned the tide of public opinion against Wilson's efforts, leaving the U.S. - for better or worse - to stand on its own. Harding believed that the League would force the U.S. into unnecessary wars and moved
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Last Public Address

by Abraham Lincoln ...

Narrated by Phillip Withers ...

Unabridged

13 min

Abraham Lincoln saw many political changes during his time as president, few speeches regarding this were so impactful for their time than the last public address given by Abraham Lincoln in 1865. This address was given only two days after the surrender of Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army – an event that marked an effective end to the bloodshed of the Civil War. In the speech he calls to not ... Read more

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Abraham Lincoln saw many political changes during his time as president, few speeches regarding this were so impactful for their time than the last public address given by Abraham Lincoln in 1865. This address was given only two days after the surrender of Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army – an event that marked an effective end to the bloodshed of the Civil War. In the speech he calls to not
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The Fight to Save the Town

Reimagining Discarded America

by Michelle Wilde Anderson ...

Narrated by Jean Ann Douglass ...

Unabridged

12 hours 2 min

A sweeping and eye-opening study of wealth inequality and the dismantling of local government in four working-class US cities that passionately argues for reinvestment in people-centered leadership and offers “a welcome reminder of what government can accomplish if given the chance” (San Francisco Chronicle).Decades of cuts to local government amidst rising concentrations of poverty have wreaked ... Read more

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A sweeping and eye-opening study of wealth inequality and the dismantling of local government in four working-class US cities that passionately argues for reinvestment in people-centered leadership and offers “a welcome reminder of what government can accomplish if given the chance” (San Francisco Chronicle).Decades of cuts to local government amidst rising concentrations of poverty have wreaked
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War on the Border

Villa, Pershing, the Texas Rangers, and an American Invasion

by Jeff Guinn ...

Narrated by Timothy Andrés Pabon ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

An “engagingly written” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the “Punitive Expedition” of 1916 that brought Pancho Villa and Gen. John J. Pershing into conflict, and whose reverberations continue in the Southwestern US to this day.Jeff Guinn, chronicler of the Southwestern US and of American undesirables (Bonnie and Clyde, Charles Manson, and Jim Jones) tells the “riveting and supremely ... Read more

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An “engagingly written” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the “Punitive Expedition” of 1916 that brought Pancho Villa and Gen. John J. Pershing into conflict, and whose reverberations continue in the Southwestern US to this day.Jeff Guinn, chronicler of the Southwestern US and of American undesirables (Bonnie and Clyde, Charles Manson, and Jim Jones) tells the “riveting and supremely
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