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A Bright Tragic Thing: A Tale of Civil War Texas

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A Bright Tragic Thing: A Tale of Civil War Texas

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Title: A Bright Tragic Thing: A Tale of Civil War Texas

Description: Inscribed on the half title page. No other writing in book. Full refund if not satisfied.

Details: Title: A Bright Tragic Thing: A Tale of Civil War Texas

Author Name: Unknown

Edition: First Edition

Location Published: El Paso, TX, inco Puntos Press: 1992

Binding: Paperback

Book Condition: Very Good +

Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Inscription: inscribed by author

Type: Paperback

Categories: Civil War

Seller ID: 008600

Keywords: civil war texas

Reserve: $5.00

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