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Full of short stories including anecdotes and eye witness accounts, One Night Stands is an interesting book that deals with the little known facts and details of some of the most important events in American History. Not only does it have stories about events, but prominent figures in history from Captian John Smith to Ronald Regan. Guarenteed to give you new things to talk about and to share with others.
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Kind Of History

Time of history:    -   20th century    -   19th century    -   18th century    -   17th century    -   1000-1600 AD History of a people?    -   Yes Nationality?    -   American--General

Subjects of this Historical Account

Ethnicity (if plays a major part)    -   European/White Is the portrayal sympathetic?    -   Neutral Intelligence of subject of history:    -   Smart

Setting

United States    -   Yes The US:    -   Southeast    -   Texas    -   West    -   Northeast    -   Deep South    -   Midwest    -   Pacific NW    -   California    -   Alaska    -   Hawaii Big City?    -   Yes City:    -   New York    -   Los Angeles    -   Chicago    -   Boston    -   Washington D.C. If applicable, liberal/conservative?    -   Historian is moderately liberal

Writing Style

How much gore?    -   3 () How fast-paced is the book?    -   8 () Accounts of torture and death?    -   generic/vague references to death/punishment Book makes you feel...    -   thoughtful How much focus on stories of individuals?    -   Focuses mostly on history of key players How much romance?    -   2 () Minor characters feature lots of:    -   diplomats Pictures/Illustrations?    -   None Length of book    -   250-300 pages How much emphasis on small details?    -   7 ()

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