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The Education of Henry Adams · Character

Frank Walker

American economist and statistician.

minor

Also known as Walker

First appearance: xxii chicago 1893

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HAHenry AdamsUSUlysses S. GrantFTFrancis Turner…JQJohn Quincy Ad…FWFrank Walker

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  • Diverse Acquaintances and Historical References
  • Protagonist
  • Political and Diplomatic Figures
  • Intellectual and Scientific Minds

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point

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