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Crusoe, castaways and shipwreckes in the perilous age of sail /

To mark the 300th anniversary of the publication of Robinson Crusoe, this book looks at some of the stories which inspired Daniel Defoe - stories of bravery, courage, determination and good fortune. It looks at Defoe's life and the monumental success of his novel - sometimes described as being...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Rendell, Mike (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2019.
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