For a long time, I'd been vaguely fascinated by the idea that Charles …

Bill Bryson
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For a long time, I'd been vaguely fascinated by the idea that Charles Lindbergh flew the Atlantic and Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in the same summer. ✨ Bill Bryson changes course for 'One Summer'. Interview with Todd Leopold, www.cnn.com. October 28, 2013.
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