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Raiders Of The Civil War
Untold Stories Of Actions Behind The Lines
by Russ A. Pritchard
ISBN: 1592286194
ISBN-13: 9781592286195
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
Published date: 2005
Size: 8.5 x 11.75 inches
Weight: 2.1 pounds
Pages: 144
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Raiders of the Civil War: Untold Stories of Actions Behind the Lines (Qty: 6)
Russ A. Pritchard Jr
The Lyons Press, 2005-10-01. Hardcover. Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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