The Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations

The Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 913
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ISBN-10 : 9780195168235
ISBN-13 : 0195168232
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Book Synopsis The Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations by : Hugh Rawson

Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations written by Hugh Rawson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 913 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With nearly 6,000 quotations arranged historically and annotated extensively, you'll know not just who said what, but get the full story behind the quote. Follow any of the more than five hundred topics (from Abolition to Zeal) and you will get a nutshell history of what great (and not-so-great) Americans had to say about each one. Quotations are arranged chronologically in each topic, allowing the reader to trace patterns of thought over time.Fully indexed by author (including brief biographical sketches) and keyword, this is an essential reference for anyone interested in the great people and ideas of American history.


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