Auteurs : Romaine, Mertie E. (1893- ) (Auteur)

Lieu de publication : Taunton, Mass.

Éditeur : W. S. Sullwold Pub

Date de publication : 1988

ISBN : 0-88492-018-6

Langue : Anglais

Description : 94 p. : ill. en n&b ; 24 cm

Notes : Première impression en 1976.
Bibliogr. : p. 94.

Sujets :
Sherwood Stratton, Charles [General Tom Thumb]
Magri, Lavinia, 1841-1919.
Malformations
Nains - États-Unis - Biographies

Collection : Collection Pascal Jacob

Localisation : Réserve

Cote : 791.350 92

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