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“He's no Bill Clinton!”

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Benny Carter was a prominent American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger, whose career spanned over seven decades. Born on August 8, 1907, in New York City, Carter was known for his technical prowess and versatility on the saxophone. He collaborated with numerous jazz greats and his compositions and arrangements have had a lasting impact on the genre. more

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Book:Chemistry in its applications to agriculture and physiology: By Justus Liebig. Edited from the manuscript of the author by Lyon Playfair

Source: Chemistry in its applications to agriculture and physiology: By Justus Liebig. Edited from the manuscript of the author by Lyon Playfair

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Book:Hippocrates

Source: Hippocrates

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Book:Elements of Medical Logick

Source: Elements of Medical Logick

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