Fighting words
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Several books about the war and the military are recommended, even to those who are not war lovers. These include Civil War books such as 'Soul of the Lion: A Biography of General Joshua L. Chamberlain' and 'Patriotic Gore'. The World War I book 'Goodbye to All That' is also recommended.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1999
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Into the unknown
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Twenty of the notable books on exploration are presented. AAl are about the perilous ventures of teams of discoverers of the past. The selection includes titles such as 'The Course of Empire; by Bernard De Voto, 'The Histories of Herodotus,' and 'The Longest Voyage' by Robert Silverberg.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1999
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Spy stories
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Three prominent authors set the trend for creating spy stories, espionage novels and other thrillers. John Le Carre, Len Deighton and Charles McCarry are famous for creating the characters of George Smiley, Harry Palmer and Paul Christopher.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1998
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