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In 1857, at the age of 14, bennett moved with his father and uncle to wisconsin. It is on this deep level, and within this context, that we are invited. This was about 22% of all the recorded bennetts in the usa. Bill bennett, former secretary of education, and author of many books, including the second volume of his magnificent history of american entitled america. Bennett, photographer portrays bennett as a husband, father, entrepreneur, booster, and preservationist and ranks among the best of a mere handful of biographical accounts of a nineteenthcentury photographers life. Bennett studio offers bennetts bestknown photographs. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
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