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Through rich dialogues and vivid scenes, the book endeavors to reshape our understanding of her legacy, presenting Catherine as one of the most influential figures of her time. 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It's an essential listen for anyone seeking to broaden their understanding of diverse viewpoints.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26315</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/14e1c86bf2e1e599ba9ef2430f811ba5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Opening the West with Lewis and Clark-Edwin L. Sabin</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/opening-the-west-with-lewis-and-clark-edwin-l-sabin--73575196</link><description><![CDATA["Opening the West with Lewis and Clark" by Edwin L. Sabin takes listeners on an exploration of the legendary journey undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they ventured into the uncharted territories of the American West. 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