The books of Jacob : or, A fantastic journey across seven borders, five languages, and three major religions, not counting the minor sects
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593087480
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Physical Description:
964 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
regular print - Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : Riverhead Books, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022.
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Badges:
- Top Holds Over Last 5 Years: 3 / 5.0
Content descriptions
General Note: | "Told by the dead, supplemented by the author, drawing from a range of books, and aided by imagination, the which being the greateest natural gift of any person. That the wise might have it for a record, that my compatriots reflect, laypersons gain some understanding, and melancholy souls obtain some slight enjoyment"- Title page. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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Subject: | Frank, Jacob -- approximately 1726-1791 -- Fiction Jewish messianic movements -- Europe -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction Poland -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction |
Genre: | Biographical fiction. Historical fiction. |
Topic Heading: | International Booker Prize 2022 shortlist |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Gibsons Public Library | FIC TOKA (Text) | 30886001101399 | Adult Fiction Hardcover | Volume hold | Checked out | 2024-07-17 |