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Source: The Book Guys #0638- 0638mp3- 9-21-06

Roundup

9-22-06

War of 1812 generated many myths [audio 55min]

The Book Guys -- book appraiser Allan Stypeck and Washington DC radio host Mike Cuthbert -- interview Donald Hickey of Wayne State University about his study of the legends that emerged from the War of 1812, Don't Give Up the Ship! Myths of the War of 1812 (University of Illinois Press).

Read entire article at The Book Guys #0638- 0638mp3- 9-21-06