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History is full of really good stories. Thats the main reason I got into this racket: I want to make the argument that h
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"History is full of really good stories. That's the main reason I got into this racket: I want to make the argument that history is interesting"

- Sarah Vowell

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In this quote, Sarah Vowell, an American author and historian, reveals her enthusiasm for the field of history. She acknowledges the wealth of interesting stories that exist within the pages of history books and sees it as her goal to provide these stories to readers in a compelling way. Her choice of the word "racket" recommends that she sees her work as something of a game or a sport - one in which she intends to convince her audience that history is an inherently appealing topic. Vowell's declaration highlights the significance of providing historical information in a fascinating and accessible manner.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Sarah Vowell somewhere between December 27, 1969 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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