A Journal of the Landing of His Majesty's Forces on the Island of Cape-Breton, and of the Seige and Surrender of Louisbourg: Extracted from Major-Gene (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781171447047)

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Author: Jeffery Amherst
ISBN-10: 1171447043
ISBN-13: 9781171447047
Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
Language: English
Published: 08/06/2010
Pages: 30
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.06d