 First edition | |
| Author | Nathaniel Philbrick |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | History |
| Publisher | Viking Press |
Publication date | October 16, 2018 |
| Media type | Print, e-book |
| Pages | 384 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-0-525-42676-9 |
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