The history of England, by D. Hume, continued by T. Smollett, and to the 23rd year of the reign of queen Victoria by E. Farr and E.H. Nolan. 3 vols. [in 12 pt.]. |
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| Názov | The history of England, by D. Hume, continued by T. Smollett, and to the 23rd year of the reign of queen Victoria by E. Farr and E.H. Nolan. 3 vols. [in 12 pt.]. The history of England, by D. Hume, continued by T. Smollett, and to the 23rd year of the reign of queen Victoria by E. Farr and E.H. Nolan. 3 vols. [in 12 pt.] – Zväzok 7, Edward Farr |
| Autori | David Hume, Edward Farr |
| Publikované | 1859 |
| Zdroj originálu: | Oxfordská univerzita |
| Digitalizované | 12. jún 2006 |
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