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Georgia Bragg’s book offers a witty look at the human side of some of history’s most celebrated personalities. Through charming anecdotes about Marco Polo, George Armstrong Custer, Thomas Edison, and Amelia Earhart, it examines how their missteps and misjudgments influenced their lives and the course of history. Designed for young readers, the work blends historical facts with engaging commentary on decision making and conduct of life, encouraging a playful yet thoughtful perspective on well-known legends.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Georgia Bragg
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