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Book Title: Poems; Medley and Palestina (New Haven, 1902). by: J. W. de Forest : John William de Forest (May 31, 1826 - July 17, 1906) Was an American Soldier and Writer of Realistic Fiction, Best Known for His Civil War Novel Miss Ravenel's Conversion from Secession to Loyalty
Number of Pages: 82 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: CreateSpace
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Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 0.2 in
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 8.5 Oz
Author: J. W. De Forest
Item Length: 10 in
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