An excellent biography, the first since 1958, of a man whose life was an adventure rivaling Robinson Crusoe's. Backscheider (English, U. of Rochester) reveals new information about Defoe's secret career as a double agent, his daring business ventures, and his cat-and-mouse games with those who wanted to control the press and his dangerous pen. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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"For the first time everything we know about Defoe is presented in a single orderly sequence..A searching study of a complex man, one that is coherent and credible for our times." -- New York Times Book Review
An excellent biography, the first since 1958, of a man whose life was an adventure rivaling Robinson Crusoe's. Backscheider (English, U. of Rochester) reveals new information about Defoe's secret career as a double agent, his daring business ventures, and his cat-and-mouse games with those who wanted to control the press and his dangerous pen. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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Librería: Bay State Book Company, North Smithfield, RI, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: good. The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Nº de ref. del artículo: BSM.11H4A
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Librería: Star Canyon Books, Woodland, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. The John Hopkins University Press. 1989. Baltimore. Mid-size, but quite thick, with 671 pages. Indexed, with 73-pages bibliography. Securely packed in a lidded box for protection during shipment. Nº de ref. del artículo: 015625
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Librería: Sumter Books (Manly, Inc.), Columbia, SC, Estados Unidos de America
Cloth. Condición: Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: 001158
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Librería: Chaparral Books, Portland, OR, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Book is in Very Good condition, with minimal handling and light shelf wear, binding is tight, corners are sharp, interior is clean, text is free of markings. Dj lightly worn & sunned in a mylar cover. Nº de ref. del artículo: SELbacDAN
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Librería: Bristow & Garland, Shaftesbury, Reino Unido
First edition. Illustrations. Softback. 8vo (9 1/4 x 6 inches); very good. Please forgive the reflection in the photograph. Nº de ref. del artículo: 23142
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Librería: Brillig's Books, Kingston, NY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Poor. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Good (mylar). First Edition. Pp: xv + 671. Gilt titles: sp. Illust. w/ b/w portraits, prints & facsimile docs. (listed). Burgundy cloth bds. w/ black cloth sp. Full biography of Daniel Defoe novelist and spy(1660-1731). Includes notes, bibliography & index. A clean unmarked copy. Nº de ref. del artículo: 006640
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Librería: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Nº de ref. del artículo: FORT874592
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Librería: Anybook.com, Lincoln, Reino Unido
Condición: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in poor condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:0801837855. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9758211
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Librería: vladimir belskiy, Alexandria, VA, Estados Unidos de America
Condición: New. Nº de ref. del artículo: riggs classic bio 0221
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Librería: WESSEX, GREAT TORRINGTON, DEVON, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. FINE CONDITION IN A LIKE JACKET. NO INSCRIPTIONS. Nº de ref. del artículo: 000960
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