Diana Preston on the life of William Dampier, the little known explorer, naturalist, and buccaneer. Her book is called A Pirate of Exquisite Mind.
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Events: Diana Preston will be reading snd signing books at the American Museum of Natural History, 79th St and Central Park West, Thursday May 6th 7:00 pm
Music: Sea Power Soundtrack composer Michael Whalen
» More on the book on Amazon
Events: Diana Preston will be reading snd signing books at the American Museum of Natural History, 79th St and Central Park West, Thursday May 6th 7:00 pm
Music: Sea Power Soundtrack composer Michael Whalen
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