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Boston curiosities: a history of Beantown barons, molasses mayhem, polemic patriots and the Fluff in between

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From the mysterious story of John Jacob Loud, who patented the first ballpoint pen, to the dubious early enterprises of merchant prince turned philanthropist Thomas Perkins, Clarke offers up a medley of memorable events that give Beantown its celebrated flavor.

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Product Details
The History Press
1625843917 / 9781625843913
eBook (EPUB)
974.461
20/10/2008
English
91 pages
Copy: 10%; print: 10%
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