CHRONICLE OF THE CONQUEST OF GRANADA
by Irving, Washington
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good to Very Good-
- Seller
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Princeton, New Jersey, United States
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Synopsis
Although the following Chronicle bears the name of the venerable Fray Antonio Agapida, it is rather a superstructure reared upon the fragments which remain of his work. It may be asked, Who is this same Agapida, who is cited with such deference, yet whose name is not to be found in any of the catalogues of Spanish authors? The question is hard to answer. He appears to have been one of the many indefatigable authors of Spain who have filled the libraries of convents and cathedrals with their tomes, without ever dreaming of bringing their labors to the press.
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- Bookseller
- Bee Creek Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002289
- Title
- CHRONICLE OF THE CONQUEST OF GRANADA
- Author
- Irving, Washington
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good to Very Good-
- Publisher
- David McKay
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1894
- Bookseller catalogs
- Famous Americans; Famous Authors;
- Size
- Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
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