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| Author | Andrew Morton |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Biography |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
Publication date | February 1, 1999 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Hardcover |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 0312240910 |
| OCLC | 40902108 |
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