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Baron Munchausen and Narratives of Marvelous Travels

Baron Munchausen and Narratives of Marvelous Travels

John Cooke

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Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Viajes y vacaciones
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9781304651495
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The story of Baron Munchausen and how his name has been preempted to signify mendacious exaggeration. The true author is identified and his sad life explored. Despite the shadow cast over travellers tales by Baron Munchausen’s legacy, a selection of noteworthy travel stories is included.

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