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A striking, original memoir of the archaeology of language praised as "an etymological wonderment" (William Safire) and "simply and eloquently — magic".
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Author:
Morrow, Susan Brind
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Middle East - Egypt
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Description and travel
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Biography
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Egypt
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Americans
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General Travel
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Publication Date:
19980601
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English
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240
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