
Commander: The Life and Exploits of Britain's Greatest Frigate Captain (Paperback)
Stephen Taylor (author)Published: 06/06/2013
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571277124
Number of pages: 368
Weight: 300 g
Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 22 mm
Edition: Main
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