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Source: National Public Radio: All Things Considered

Roundup

12-21-08

Book Explores History Of The American Rifle [audio 6 min 57 sec]

A new book traces American history — though the sight of a gun. Alexander Rose, author of American Rifle: A Biography, and host Andrea Seabrook visit a shooting range to tell the story.

Read entire article at National Public Radio: All Things Considered