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The Day Wall Street Exploded

A Story of America in Its First Age of Terror

par Beverly Gage ...

Lu par Pam Ward ...

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15 heure 39 min

In The Day Wall Street Exploded, Beverly Gage tells the story of a once infamous but now largely forgotten terrorist attack. Based on thousands of pages of Bureau of Investigation reports, this historical detective saga traces the four-year hunt for the perpetrators, a worldwide effort that spread as far as Italy and the new Soviet nation. It also takes listeners back into the decades-long but ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

In The Day Wall Street Exploded, Beverly Gage tells the story of a once infamous but now largely forgotten terrorist attack. Based on thousands of pages of Bureau of Investigation reports, this historical detective saga traces the four-year hunt for the perpetrators, a worldwide effort that spread as far as Italy and the new Soviet nation. It also takes listeners back into the decades-long but
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Let Us Now Praise Famous Men

Three Tenant Families

par James Agee ...

Lu par Lloyd James ...

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15 heure 14 min

A landmark work of American photojournalism “renowned for its fusion of social conscience and artistic radicality” (New York Times)In the summer of 1936, James Agee and Walker Evans set out on assignment for Fortune magazine to explore the daily lives of sharecroppers in the South. Their journey would prove an extraordinary collaboration and a watershed literary event when Let Us Now Praise Famous ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

A landmark work of American photojournalism “renowned for its fusion of social conscience and artistic radicality” (New York Times)In the summer of 1936, James Agee and Walker Evans set out on assignment for Fortune magazine to explore the daily lives of sharecroppers in the South. Their journey would prove an extraordinary collaboration and a watershed literary event when Let Us Now Praise Famous
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A Midwife’s Tale

The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812

par Laurel Thatcher Ulrich ...

Lu par Susan Ericksen ...

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15 heure 42 min

Drawing on the diaries of one woman in eighteenth-century Maine, this intimate history illuminates the medical practices, household economies, religious rivalries, and sexual mores of the New England frontier.Between 1785 and 1812, a midwife and healer named Martha Ballard kept a diary that recorded her arduous work (in twenty-seven years she attended 816 births) as well as her domestic life in ... En savoir plus

$28.99 CAD

Drawing on the diaries of one woman in eighteenth-century Maine, this intimate history illuminates the medical practices, household economies, religious rivalries, and sexual mores of the New England frontier.Between 1785 and 1812, a midwife and healer named Martha Ballard kept a diary that recorded her arduous work (in twenty-seven years she attended 816 births) as well as her domestic life in
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When Brooklyn Was Queer

par Hugh Ryan ...

Lu par Hugh Ryan ...

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11 heure 31 min

The never-before-told story of Brooklyn’s vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present dayHugh Ryan’s When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

The never-before-told story of Brooklyn’s vibrant and forgotten queer history, from the mid-1850s up to the present dayHugh Ryan’s When Brooklyn Was Queer is a groundbreaking exploration of the LGBT history of Brooklyn, from the early days of Walt Whitman in the 1850s up through the queer women who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard during World War II, and beyond. No other book, movie, or
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This Land is Your Land

A Road Trip Through U.S. History

par Beverly Gage ...

Lu par Gabra Zackman ...

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8 heure 43 min

A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

A Barack Obama Summer Reading List SelectionPulitzer Prize–winning author of G-Man and acclaimed historian Beverly Gage takes the ultimate road trip into the American past.Ride along with Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Beverly Gage as she travels the country to see the museums, historic sites, roadside attractions, reenactments, and souvenir shops where Americans learn—and fight—about our
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Paul Revere's Ride

par David Hackett Fischer ...

Lu par Paul Boehmer ...

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12 heure 52 min

Paul Revere's midnight ride looms as an almost mythical event in American history—yet it has been largely ignored by scholars and left to patriotic writers and debunkers. In Paul Revere's Ride, David Hackett Fischer fashions an exciting narrative that offers deep insight into the outbreak of revolution and the emergence of the American republic. Beginning in the years before the eruption of war, ... En savoir plus

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Paul Revere's midnight ride looms as an almost mythical event in American history—yet it has been largely ignored by scholars and left to patriotic writers and debunkers. In Paul Revere's Ride, David Hackett Fischer fashions an exciting narrative that offers deep insight into the outbreak of revolution and the emergence of the American republic. Beginning in the years before the eruption of war,
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Stride Toward Freedom

The Montgomery Story

par Martin Luther King, Jr ...

Lu par JD Jackson ...

Collections series King Legacy
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8 heure 59 min

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s account of the first successful large-scale application of nonviolent resistance in America is comprehensive, revelatory, and intimate. King described his book as "the chronicle of 50,000 Negroes who took to heart the principles of nonviolence, who learned to fight for their rights with the weapon of love, and who, in the process, acquired a new estimate of their own ... En savoir plus

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s account of the first successful large-scale application of nonviolent resistance in America is comprehensive, revelatory, and intimate. King described his book as "the chronicle of 50,000 Negroes who took to heart the principles of nonviolence, who learned to fight for their rights with the weapon of love, and who, in the process, acquired a new estimate of their own
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From Barbycu to Barbecue

The Untold History of an American Tradition

par Joseph R. Haynes ...

Lu par Jonathan Yen ...

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10 heure 5 min

An award-winning barbecue cook boldly asserts that barbecuing is a unique American tradition that was not imported.The origin story of barbecue is a popular topic with a ravenous audience, but commonly held understandings of barbecue are often plagued by half-truths and misconceptions. From Barbycu to Barbecue offers a fresh new look at the story of southern barbecuing. Award winning barbecue cook ... En savoir plus

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An award-winning barbecue cook boldly asserts that barbecuing is a unique American tradition that was not imported.The origin story of barbecue is a popular topic with a ravenous audience, but commonly held understandings of barbecue are often plagued by half-truths and misconceptions. From Barbycu to Barbecue offers a fresh new look at the story of southern barbecuing. Award winning barbecue cook
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Yellowstone's Most Shocking Mishaps and Misadventures

"Dive into Yellowstone! Hear astounding mishaps and misadventures in our compelling audiobook."

par Dexter Harlow ...

Lu par Nick Porter ...

Version Longue

2 heure 24 min

Yellowstone's Most Shocking Mishaps and Misadventures⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐Are you eager to delve into Yellowstone's most astonishing tales of survival and adventure?Seeking a detailed guide that encapsulates all the thrilling elements?Your search ends here!This audiobook is your definitive companion for understanding incredible escapades, app... ... En savoir plus

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Yellowstone's Most Shocking Mishaps and Misadventures⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations ⭐⭐Are you eager to delve into Yellowstone's most astonishing tales of survival and adventure?Seeking a detailed guide that encapsulates all the thrilling elements?Your search ends here!This audiobook is your definitive companion for understanding incredible escapades, app...
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Denmark Vesey's Garden

Slavery and Memory in the Cradle of the Confederacy

par Ethan J. Kytle, Blain Roberts ...

Lu par Tom Perkins ...

Version Longue

14 heure 33 min

A book that strikes at the heart of the recent flare-ups over Confederate symbols in Charlottesville, New Orleans, and elsewhere, Denmark Vesey's Garden reveals the deep roots of these controversies and traces them to the heart of slavery in the United States: Charleston, South Carolina, where almost half of the U.S. slave population stepped onto our shores, where the first shot at Fort Sumter ... En savoir plus

$42.99 CAD

A book that strikes at the heart of the recent flare-ups over Confederate symbols in Charlottesville, New Orleans, and elsewhere, Denmark Vesey's Garden reveals the deep roots of these controversies and traces them to the heart of slavery in the United States: Charleston, South Carolina, where almost half of the U.S. slave population stepped onto our shores, where the first shot at Fort Sumter
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Hidden History of Everglades City & Points Nearby

par Maureen Sullivan-Hartung ...

Lu par Nikki Zakocs ...

Version Longue

3 heure 6 min

Discover this collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City.Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful ... En savoir plus

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Discover this collection of quirky and fun stories about the history of Everglades City.Drawing from the author's time as a reporter for the Everglades City Echo, this book will chronicle lesser-known stories about the area. The book discusses the original pioneer families of Everglades City, and the time when this city was the governing center of Collier County. It goes on to chronicle colorful
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Hidden History of Walt Disney World

par Foxx Nolte ...

Lu par Xe Sands ...

Version Longue

4 heure 22 min

Author Foxx Nolte gives listeners a glimpse behind the curtain of the most magical place on earth. Millions of people a year visit Walt Disney World, but few would consider it to be a place with any real history. But hidden just below the surface, past the blanket of pixie dust, is a story as vivid and bizarre as any. It is a history of corporate politics, urban planning, crazy ambitions, and ... En savoir plus

$21.97 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Author Foxx Nolte gives listeners a glimpse behind the curtain of the most magical place on earth. Millions of people a year visit Walt Disney World, but few would consider it to be a place with any real history. But hidden just below the surface, past the blanket of pixie dust, is a story as vivid and bizarre as any. It is a history of corporate politics, urban planning, crazy ambitions, and
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Florida Lore

The Barefoot Mailman, Cowboy Bone Mizell, the Tallahassee Witch and Other Tales

par Caren Schnur Neile ...

Lu par Lisa S. Ware ...

Version Longue

6 heure 8 min

This fascinating collection of myths, legends, and folktales celebrates the diversity of characters and cultures across the Sunshine State.Florida boasts mysterious tales that stretch back more than twelve thousand years. Dive into the lives of the proud Wakulla Pocahontas and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge. Meet local lawbreakers like John Ashley, as well as transplants like Ma Barker and Al Capone. ... En savoir plus

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This fascinating collection of myths, legends, and folktales celebrates the diversity of characters and cultures across the Sunshine State.Florida boasts mysterious tales that stretch back more than twelve thousand years. Dive into the lives of the proud Wakulla Pocahontas and the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge. Meet local lawbreakers like John Ashley, as well as transplants like Ma Barker and Al Capone.
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Chesapeake Oysters

The Bay's Foundation and Future

par Kate Livie ...

Lu par Bianca Bryan ...

Version Longue

6 heure 47 min

Chesapeake oysters are part of the legacy of the area, history on the half-shell. Hear of their beginning (foot-long bivalves!) through cultivation today.The eastern oyster, the humble bivalve and delicious treat, are the living bones of the Chesapeake, as well as the ecological and historical lifeblood of the region. When colonists first sailed these impossibly abundant shores, they described ... En savoir plus

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Chesapeake oysters are part of the legacy of the area, history on the half-shell. Hear of their beginning (foot-long bivalves!) through cultivation today.The eastern oyster, the humble bivalve and delicious treat, are the living bones of the Chesapeake, as well as the ecological and historical lifeblood of the region. When colonists first sailed these impossibly abundant shores, they described
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Early Organized Crime in Detroit

Vice, Corruption and the Rise of the Mafia

par James A. Buccellato ...

Lu par David Lee Garver ...

Version Longue

5 heure 23 min

Social scientist and crime writer James A. Buccellato explores Detroit's struggle with gang violence, public corruption, and the politics of vice during the tumultuous first half of the twentieth century.Though detectives denied it, the Italian mafia was operating in Detroit as early as 1900, and the city was forever changed. Bootleggers controlled the Detroit River and created a national ... En savoir plus

$26.10 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Social scientist and crime writer James A. Buccellato explores Detroit's struggle with gang violence, public corruption, and the politics of vice during the tumultuous first half of the twentieth century.Though detectives denied it, the Italian mafia was operating in Detroit as early as 1900, and the city was forever changed. Bootleggers controlled the Detroit River and created a national
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The Third Coast

When Chicago Built the American Dream

par Thomas Dyja ...

Lu par David Drummond ...

Version Longue

17 heure 47 min

A cultural history of Chicago at midcentury, with its incredible mix of architects, politicians, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs, and actors who helped shape modern AmericaThough today it can seem as if all American culture comes out of New York and Los Angeles, much of what defined the nation as it grew into a superpower was produced in Chicago. Before air travel overtook trains, nearly every ... En savoir plus

$32.15 CAD

A cultural history of Chicago at midcentury, with its incredible mix of architects, politicians, musicians, writers, entrepreneurs, and actors who helped shape modern AmericaThough today it can seem as if all American culture comes out of New York and Los Angeles, much of what defined the nation as it grew into a superpower was produced in Chicago. Before air travel overtook trains, nearly every
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Small but Important Riots

The Cavalry Battles of Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville

par Robert F. O’Neill ...

Lu par Al Kessel ...

Version Longue

8 heure 29 min

June 1863. The American Civil War was two years old, and the U.S. Army in Virginia was in chaos. Reeling after the recent defeat at Chancellorsville, the Federals, especially the Cavalry Corps, scrambled to regroup. Confederate general Robert E. Lee seized the moment to launch a second invasion of the North. At this critical moment, the much-maligned Federal cavalry stepped to center stage.Small ... En savoir plus

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June 1863. The American Civil War was two years old, and the U.S. Army in Virginia was in chaos. Reeling after the recent defeat at Chancellorsville, the Federals, especially the Cavalry Corps, scrambled to regroup. Confederate general Robert E. Lee seized the moment to launch a second invasion of the North. At this critical moment, the much-maligned Federal cavalry stepped to center stage.Small
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Secrets and Scandals: The Untold Era of Glamour and Betrayal

Discover "Secrets and Scandals": Audio Lessons Unveil Glamorous Betrayal Tales!

par Landon Aurelius ...

Lu par Nick Porter ...

Version Longue

2 heure 21 min

Secrets and Scandals: The Untold Era of Glamour and Betrayal⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to dive deep into a world of glitz, intrigue, and betrayed trusts?Looking for an engaging guide that encompasses every element to unravel the hidden stories of glamour and untold betrayal?Your quest stops here!This audiobook is your comprehens... ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Secrets and Scandals: The Untold Era of Glamour and Betrayal⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to dive deep into a world of glitz, intrigue, and betrayed trusts?Looking for an engaging guide that encompasses every element to unravel the hidden stories of glamour and untold betrayal?Your quest stops here!This audiobook is your comprehens...
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Death in the Haymarket

A Story of Chicago, the First Labor Movement and the Bombing that Divided Gilded Age America

par James Green ...

Lu par Joel Richards ...

Version Longue

12 heure 40 min

On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded at a Chicago labor rally, wounding dozens of policemen, seven of whom eventually died. A wave of mass hysteria swept the country, leading to a sensational trial, that culminated in four controversial executions, and dealt a blow to the labor movement from which it would take decades to recover.Historian James Green recounts the rise of the first great labor movement ... En savoir plus

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On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded at a Chicago labor rally, wounding dozens of policemen, seven of whom eventually died. A wave of mass hysteria swept the country, leading to a sensational trial, that culminated in four controversial executions, and dealt a blow to the labor movement from which it would take decades to recover.Historian James Green recounts the rise of the first great labor movement
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Dawn of Detroit

A Chronicle of Bondage and Freedom in the City of the Straits

par Tiya Miles ...

Lu par Allyson Johnson ...

Version Longue

10 heure 12 min

Most Americans believe that slavery was a creature of the South, and that Northern states and territories provided stops on the Underground Railroad for fugitive slaves on their way to Canada. In this paradigm-shifting book, celebrated historian Tiya Miles reveals that slavery was at the heart of the Midwest's iconic city: Detroit.In this richly researched and eye-opening book, Miles has pieced ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

Most Americans believe that slavery was a creature of the South, and that Northern states and territories provided stops on the Underground Railroad for fugitive slaves on their way to Canada. In this paradigm-shifting book, celebrated historian Tiya Miles reveals that slavery was at the heart of the Midwest's iconic city: Detroit.In this richly researched and eye-opening book, Miles has pieced
... En savoir plus
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Why White Liberals Fail

Race and Southern Politics from FDR to Trump

par Anthony J. Badger ...

Lu par Christopher Douyard ...

Version Longue

6 heure 32 min

From FDR to Clinton, Democratic leaders have promised a New South—a model of social equality and economic opportunity. So how did the region become the stronghold of conservative Republicans in thrall to Donald Trump? After a lifetime studying Southern politics, Anthony Badger has come to a provocative conclusion: white liberals failed because they put their faith in policy solutions as an engine ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

From FDR to Clinton, Democratic leaders have promised a New South—a model of social equality and economic opportunity. So how did the region become the stronghold of conservative Republicans in thrall to Donald Trump? After a lifetime studying Southern politics, Anthony Badger has come to a provocative conclusion: white liberals failed because they put their faith in policy solutions as an engine
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The Devil in the Shape of a Woman

Witchcraft in Colonial New England

par Carol F. Karlsen ...

Lu par Jo Anna Perrin ...

Version Longue

9 heure 10 min

Confessing to "familiarity with the devils," Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was "taken with very strange Fits," fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem.More than three ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

Confessing to "familiarity with the devils," Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was "taken with very strange Fits," fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem.More than three
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Historia de los Estados Unidos de América

Los orígenes y la evolución global de América

par Lars Jensen ...

Lu par Voz Digital Simón G ...

Version Longue

3 heure 17 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Historia de los Estados Unidos de América: Los orígenes y la evolución global de América ofrece un recorrido completo por el desarrollo histórico de los Estados Unidos, desde sus raíces coloniales hasta su consolidación como potencia global.El libro analiza los principales acontecimientos políticos, sociales, económicos y culturales que han marcado ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Historia de los Estados Unidos de América: Los orígenes y la evolución global de América ofrece un recorrido completo por el desarrollo histórico de los Estados Unidos, desde sus raíces coloniales hasta su consolidación como potencia global.El libro analiza los principales acontecimientos políticos, sociales, económicos y culturales que han marcado
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The Uncertain Journey

Challenges, Regrets, & Opportunities

par Johnnie Hogg Beatty ...

Lu par AI Voice Hogg Beatty ...

Version Longue

2 heure 53 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This book is the story of my life—a life lived throughout the twentieth century. A time when parents stood on the porch and yelled or whistled for you to come home. With no A/C, we spent endless summer nights with the windows open, hoping for a breeze. My cousins and I often attempted risky adventures in our playful moments—and we lived through them. I ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This book is the story of my life—a life lived throughout the twentieth century. A time when parents stood on the porch and yelled or whistled for you to come home. With no A/C, we spent endless summer nights with the windows open, hoping for a breeze. My cousins and I often attempted risky adventures in our playful moments—and we lived through them. I
... En savoir plus

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