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A Treasury of Great American Scandals is a humorous collection of the most salacious, outrageous, and quirky misdeeds that have punctuated U.S. history. Michael Farquhar traces scandals from feuds and smear campaigns to duels and infamous sex scandals involving founding fathers, presidents, generals, and other prominent Americans. The book offers a light‑hearted examination of the all‑too‑human events that even the most celebrated figures have faced, including familial disputes, political intrigue, and personal indiscretions. With brief educational materials such as a history of the United States, the American Hall of Shame, and a complete listing of presidential administrations, the work invites readers to view the past with humor and perspective.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Michael Farquhar
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