The Shipwreck and Adventures of Monsieur Pierre Viaud, a Native of Bordeaux, and Captain of a Ship. Translated from the French, by Mrs. Griffith. Firs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781140974581)

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Author: Jean Gaspard DuBois-Fontanelle
ISBN-10: 1140974580
ISBN-13: 9781140974581
Publisher: Gale Ecco, Print Editions
Language: English
Published: 05/28/2010
Pages: 228
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.48d