text Measuring America : how an untamed wilderness shaped the United States and fulfilled the promise of democracy
- Summary
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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.
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- text
- Description
- 310 p. : ill., maps ; 22 cm.
- Publisher
- Walker & Co. 2002
| Library | Location | Status |
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| Woodmere (Main Branch) | 973 LIN in Adult Non-fiction | Available |
| Library | Location | Status |
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| TADL-WOOD | 973 LIN in Adult Non-fiction | Available |
National characteristics, American
Public lands United States History
Frontier and pioneer life United States
Surveying United States History
Surveyors United States History
Ohio River Valley Geography
Ohio River Valley Surveys History
United States Geography
United States Surveys History
United States Territorial expansion
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| Library | Location | Status |
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| Woodmere (Main Branch) | 973 LIN in Adult Non-fiction | Available |
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