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Beckford, William (fl. 1790-1799) A Descriptive Account of the Island of Jamaica Volume 1

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: JB00250.01 Author/Creator: Beckford, William (fl. 1790-1799) Place Written: London, England Type: Book Date: 1790 Pagination: 404 p. ; 22.1 x 14.3 cm. Order a Copy

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