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Book Title: A Train Of Powder
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Train of Powder
Publisher: Dee Publisher, Ivan R.
Subject: Genocide & War Crimes, General, Journalism, Special Interest / Hikes & Walks, Criminals & Outlaws, Europe / General
Publication Year: 2000
Item Height: 0.8 in
Features: Reprint
Item Weight: 13.2 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 8.2 in
Author: Rebecca West
Subject Area: Travel, Political Science, Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
