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Book Title: Gypsy Sorcery and Fortune Telling (1891). by: Charles Godfrey Leland : Charles Godfrey Leland (August 15, 1824 - March 20, 1903) Was an American Humorist, Writer, and Folklorist, Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He Was Educated at Princeton University and in Europe
Number of Pages: 134 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: CreateSpace
Item Height: 0.3 in
Publication Year: 2017
Topic: General
Genre: Fiction
Item Weight: 12.7 Oz
Author: Charles G. Leland
Item Length: 10 in
Item Width: 8 in
Format: Trade Paperback
