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The story of the stick in all ages and lands. A philosophical history and lively chronicle of the stick as the friend and the foe of man. Tghe uses and abuses as sceptre and as crook. As the warrior's weapon and the wizard's wand ... A new edition with an introductory letter by William Henry Hurlbert
by R...AL, ANTHONY and [i.e. Francois Fortune Ferdnand-Michel]
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About This Item
New York: J. W. Bouton, 1892. 8vo, pp. xviii, 254; 10 plates by Alfred Thompson; recent gray cloth, gilt lettering on spine, t.e.g.; library perforated stamp in bottom margin of title-p. and small rubberstamp on verso, all else near fine.
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- Title
- The story of the stick in all ages and lands. A philosophical history and lively chronicle of the stick as the friend and the foe of man. Tghe uses and abuses as sceptre and as crook. As the warrior's weapon and the wizard's wand ... A new edition with an introductory letter by William Henry Hurlbert
- Author
- R...AL, ANTHONY and [i.e. Francois Fortune Ferdnand-Michel]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J. W. Bouton
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1892
- Keywords
- Weapons , Sticks , Beatings , Abuse
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