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J.D. Dickey is a writer of narrative nonfiction about American history, society and culture. He has also written articles on a broad range of historical, political and travel-related topics for newspapers and magazines, and appeared in media from C-SPAN's Book TV to PBS NewsHour to Public Radio International's program The Takeaway. In support of his work, he has lectured for the New York Historical Society, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, the Atlanta History Center, and the U.S. Army War College, among other organizations. In addition to his nonfiction work, he has penned short stories for print and the web, and has presented short films and videos at such venues as the Williamsburg Film Festival, Magnolia Film Festival, Palm Spri ...more

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	The Republic of Violence: The Tormented Rise of Abolition in Andrew Jackson's America 4.03 avg rating — 32 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The real Boston in 1776 was a town full of dark combustible wood: one- or two-story buildings that had survived numerous fires during the century and were built around a hearth to provide much-needed heat. Only the wealthy and public officials could afford Georgian brick manors.

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