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The Enigmatic Farmer

The Enigmatic Farmer

The Enigmatic Farmer

Brian J ORR

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Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2017
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9780244025564
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A historical novel and prequel to 'Wide Ears and Short Tongues are Best', the continuing story of the Cunninghame family of Coylton, Ayrshire and Corstorphine ( Edinburgh). With factual history of the turbulent times of the Reformation, and the Stuart Kings. Events of the 15th, 16th and early 17th century are used by way of illustrating the life and times of the people.

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