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The Lands of the Saracen - Pictures of Palestine Asia Minor Sicily and Spain - cover

The Lands of the Saracen - Pictures of Palestine Asia Minor Sicily and Spain

Bayard Taylor

Publisher: Good Press

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"The Lands of the Saracen: Pictures of Palestine, Asia Minor, Sicily, and Spain" by Bayard Taylor
Bayard Taylor was an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. His writing prowess and his experience traveling abroad granted him the authority to write about exotic places. Palestine, Asia, and Southern Europe are places full of wonder and adventure. Through his words, Taylor brought these countries to common readers.
Available since: 11/25/2019.
Print length: 392 pages.

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