The Man in the Moon: Consisting of Essays and Critiques on the Politics, Morals, Manners, Drama, &c. of the Present Day ... [no. 1-24; Nov. 12, 1803-Jan. 28 [i.e. Feb. 11] 1804] |
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| Titel | The Man in the Moon: Consisting of Essays and Critiques on the Politics, Morals, Manners, Drama, &c. of the Present Day ... [no. 1-24; Nov. 12, 1803-Jan. 28 [i.e. Feb. 11] 1804] |
| Redaktør | William Smelley |
| Udgiver | S. Highley, 1804 |
| Oprindeligt fra | Harvard University |
| Digitaliseret | 15. aug 2007 |
| Længde | 194 sider |
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