Death by Theory

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Death by Theory

A Tale of Mystery and Archaeological Theory

Crime and mystery fiction Archaeology

Author: Adrian Praetzellis

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Language: English

Published by: AltaMira Press

Published on: 16th January 2011

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 198 pages

ISBN: 9780759119598


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Updated Edition

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