Huxley: Evolution’s High Priest : Adrian J. Desmond

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Author	Adrian J. Desmond
Format	Hardcover
ISBN	9780718138820
Weight	800
Condition	Very Good
Dust-jacket condition	3
Date	1997
Publisher	Michael Joseph
Pages	384
Dimensions	16 x 3 x 24 cm

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