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Measuring America: How an Untamed Wilderness Shaped the United States and Fulfilledthe Promise of Democracy

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Measuring America: How an Untamed Wilderness Shaped the United States and Fulfilledthe Promise of Democracy

by Andro Linklater

About this title: 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. 30 illustrations. 5 maps.

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