The Customs and Character of the English and French Nations. with a Curious Essay on Travelling: And a Criticism on Boileau's Description of Paris. th (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781171420996)

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Author: Bat Louis De Muralt,Beat Louis De Muralt
ISBN-10: 1171420994
ISBN-13: 9781171420996
Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
Language: English
Published: 08/06/2010
Pages: 422
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 7.44h x 9.69w x 0.86d