THE SCOURGE OF CHRISTENDOM. Annals of British Relations with Algiers prior to the French Conquest.

Bookseller

Steve Liddle (GB)

Bookseller's Inventory #

0021417

Title

THE SCOURGE OF CHRISTENDOM. Annals of British Relations with Algiers prior to the French Conquest.

Author

Playfair, Lt-Col R. L

Format/Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Used - Good

Jacket Condition

No Dust Jacket

Quantity Available

1

Edition

First Edition

Publisher

Smith, Elder & Co

Date Published

1884

Keywords

BZDB28 Mansel Frizell Roe Sprait Okeley Gyles Parke Blidah Africa Algeria Algerian Algerians Countries & Travel; THE SCOURGE OF CHRISTENDOM Annals of British Relations with Algiers prior to the French Conquest Playfair LtCol R L

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