Author: Jack Goldstein
Narrator: Charles King
Unabridged: 0 hr 46 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway
Published: 02/20/2018
Genre: History - United States
How much do you know about the United States of America? Whether you have lived there all your life or have simply thought about visiting one day, listen to Charles King talk you through over 100 facts about the world superpower.
From information about the country’s economy, cities and landmarks to things you never knew about presidents and other famous Americans, this is a fantastic audiobook from which you’ll learn plenty of new and interesting information.
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