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The Man Who Pioneered Libraries and Sexual Harassment

Behind the Bastards

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Melville's Self Improvement Activities

Melville's parents were boot makers and boot sellers. Dewey inherited from them a maniacal work ethic. As a five year old, he rearranges everything without asking her. This is the first story you'll hear about what will become his lifelong predilection for self improvement activities.

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