Published 1952
by Bodley Head in London .
Written in
Edition Notes
Bibliography: p. 474-476.
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Pagination | 485 p. illus., maps. ; |
| Number of Pages | 485 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL21627480M |
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