Narrative of Robert Adams, A Barbary Captive
A Critical Edition
Häftad, Engelska, 2005
Av Robert Adams, Charles Adams, Charles (University of Arkansas) Adams
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- Utgivningsdatum2005-10-24
- Mått152 x 228 x 16 mm
- Vikt350 g
- SpråkEngelska
- Antal sidor252
- FörlagCambridge University Press
- EAN9780521603737
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