Considerations on the Present Scarcity and High Price of Coals in Scotland; And on the Means of Procuring Greater Quantities at a Cheaper Rate (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781171026143)

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Author: Citizen of Edinburgh
ISBN-10: 1171026145
ISBN-13: 9781171026143
Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
Language: English
Published: 06/16/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.43lbs
Size: 7.44h x 9.68w x 0.20d