Spectacular Disappearances

Spectacular Disappearances
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Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Total Pages : 297
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ISBN-10 : 9780472119806
ISBN-13 : 047211980X
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Book Synopsis Spectacular Disappearances by : Julia H. Fawcett

Download or read book Spectacular Disappearances written by Julia H. Fawcett and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2016-03-04 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at England's larger-than-life figures in the 18th century shines a spotlight on contemporary celebrity


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