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In "Assassination Vacation," Sarah Vowell takes visitors on a tour of key American historic sites where political violence has occurred. Each stop highlights lesser‑known points of interest, offering intriguing facts about the places and their surroundings. Vowell also explores how these assassination events and their sites have influenced popular culture, tourism, and the broader understanding of American history.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Sarah Vowell
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