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Measuring America by Andro Linklater · Booklabria

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Andro Linklater
Measuring America

HistoryFrontier and pioneer life

Measuring America

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First published: 2002
Language: English
Editions: 6

Synopsis

Linklater's fascinating, provocative and eye-opening story of why America has ended up with its unique system of weights and measures, is explained in this volume that also shows how it has shaped the culture and country.

Subjects: History
Frontier and pioneer life
Geschichte
Geography
American National characteristics
National characteristics, american
Set in: United States

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