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Seward's Folly |
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Seward’s Folly Alaska, purchased from Russia by Henry Seward for 2 cents an acre (1867). [Am. Hist.: Payton, 610] See : Inexpensiveness Seward’s Folly ridiculed purchase of Alaska proved wise buy (1867). [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 254] See : Last Laugh How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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