About this title: In his lifetime, the Peruvian Ricardo Palma (1838-1919) was one of the most popular and imitated writers in Latin America. As head of the National Library in Lima, Palma had access to a rich source of historical journals and records. His historical miscellanies, which he called "traditions", are witty anecdotes about conquerors, viceroys, corrupt and lovelorn friars, tragic loves and notorious characters.
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Edition: First Printing
Binding: Cloth
Publisher: Oxford Univ Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780195159080ISBN:019515908X
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Size: 8vo-7¾"-9¾"; NF/NF. 1 present in the number line. Both book and jacket are very tight and clean. Unmarked, unclipped. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780195159097ISBN:0195159098
Description: Fine. Size: 8 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches; Fine in publisher's decorated wrappers. Available in our UK premises for prompt dispatch worldwide. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: OUP USA
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780195159097ISBN:0195159098
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780195159097ISBN:0195159098
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 209x132. This book is printed on demand. (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) (312) in his lifetime, the peruvian ricardo palma (1838-1919) was one of the most popular and imitated writers in latin america. as head of the national library in lima, palma had access to a rich source of historical journals and records. his historical miscellanies, which he called "traditions, " are witty anecdotes about conquerors, viceroys, corrupt and lovelorn friars, tragic loves and notorious ... read more
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