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John Neal s 1823 book Seventy-Six, which was met with criticism for its use of profanity, was the first instance of the phrase son-of-a-bitch appearing in American literature. The book, which is about the American Revolutionary War, was also noted for its use of colloquialisms.

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John Neal’s 1823 book Seventy-Six, which was met with criticism for its use of profanity, was the first instance of the phrase “son-of-a-bitch” appearing in American literature. The book, which is about the American Revolutionary War, was also noted for its use of colloquialisms.

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