The New York Times Book Review has just released its "33 Nonfiction Books to Read This Fall" and American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15 is on the list. Shreya Chattopadhyay and Miguel Salazar write, "The book’s measured examination considers how World War II, pop culture and profit contributed to the AR-15’s proliferation."
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AMERICAN GUN
The True Story of the AR-15
“[A] magisterial work of narrative history and original reportage."
—The New York Times Book Review
“A riveting exploration of the cost of the nation’s fascination with an iconic weapon.”
— Kirkus starred review
“[R]iveting history....This book is not to be missed." —Esquire
“An indispensable read.”—THe Guardian
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