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Wrecked Lives; Or, Men Who Have Failed
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ISBN13: 9781020381102
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Wrecked Lives is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent men in the 19th century who experienced failures or setbacks in their careers. William Henry Davenport Adams, a prolific writer and journalist, includes individuals such as Napoleon III and Robert Fitzroy, the captain of the HMS Beagle. The book is intended to provide inspiration and encouragement to those who have gone through difficult times.
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