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Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' Scroll: A Literary Milestone

Jack Kerouac's 120-foot scroll manuscript of 'On the Road' represents a pivotal moment in American literature, capturing the spirit of the post-World War II era. The scroll, created in 1951, showcases Kerouac's spontaneous writing style and has become a significant piece of literary history.

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