The Pope's rhinoceros
Norfolk, Lawrence, 1963-1996
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In 1516, a Portuguese ship sank with the loss of all hands a mile off the coast of Italy. The Nossa Senhora da Ajuda had sailed from the Indian kingdom of Gujarat to deliver a rhino to the Pope. This book tells the story of this bizarre incident.
Main title:
The Pope's rhinoceros / Lawrence Norfolk.
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Imprint:
London : Sinclair-Stevenson, 1996.
Collation:
607p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN:
9781856194136 (hbk)
Dewey class:
823.914GEN
Language:
English
BRN:
1512873
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