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    Going Global: Famous Duels
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    Going Global: Famous Duels

    By Marcia Amidon Lusted

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    Dueling once was used as a way to settle disputes or to defend honor among gentlemen—or gentlewomen, as can be seen here!
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCricket Media
    Release dateJan 1, 2016
    ISBN9780812665970
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