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The friend of death : A fantastic tale
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Book cover; faded purple cloth decorated with curlicues. Title at top. Bottom reads: The "Unknown" Library.

The friend of death : A fantastic tale

Date1891
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Alternate Title
  • The friend of death : A fantastic tale
  • The unknown library
  • El amigo de la muerte
FormatBook
Notes
A suicidal man agrees to become friends with the Angel of Death, who helps turn his life around. Translation of "El amigo de la muerte" from the collection "Narraciones inverosimiles" published in 1871.
Medium
DimensionsCover size: 18 cm x 10 cm (7 1/16 in. x 3 15/16 in.)
Language
CollectionMerril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131054365358D
Symphony Cat-key2316422
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