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Scarce account of a journey to religious colony in Arkansas

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Scarce account of a journey to religious colony in Arkansas

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Description

Heading: (Arkansas)
Author:
Title: Reise von der Schweiz nach Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas in de vereinigten Staaten, N. A. nach dem Berichte einer Schwesster vom Frauenkloster M. Rickenbach
Place Published: Basel
Publisher:
Date Published: 1880s
Description:

15 pp. (16mo) original printed pink wrappers, stringbound.

Account of a journey from Switzerland to the town of Pocahontas, Arkansas by a nun. Scarce work on a religious colony in Randolph County founded by Swiss and German emigrants

Condition

Front cover faded with light toning around edges; near fine.

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Scarce account of a journey to religious colony in Arkansas

Name: Scarce account of a journey to religious colony in Arkansas
SKU: 157587980
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

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