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American Experience offers a comprehensive look at George Eastman and his development of photography. Included are a timeline, biographies of important people in Eastman's personal and professional life, discussions in the history of photography in the late 19th century, a teacher's guide for using the web site, as well as some interactive activities for students.
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- Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)