“When evening quickens in the street, comes a pause in the day's occupation that is known as the cocktail hour.”
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Bernard DeVoto
Bernard DeVoto was an American historian renowned for his in-depth research into the history of the American West. His works are characterized by vivid narration and profound analysis, which have had a profound impact on later historians. more
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