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a collection of writings
I picked up a book entitled "An Emerson Reader" because it contained one or two of his essays I hadn't read before
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians.
—Nyya Toussaint / Made By History, TIME, 31 Dec. 2024
To all our readers who stuck with us for the wild ride that was 2024, thank you.
—Craig Nakano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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