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My rise and fall in the land of fame and fortune hardcover illustrated, july 9, 2003. My rise and fall in the land of fame and fortune hardcover jan. Michael dantonio author visit amazons michael dantonio page. If you would like to be kept informed of all the latest information about new books, events, offers, etc. Fun while it lasted bruce mcnall became obsessed with coin collecting at the age of 10. When a teacher or anyone else asks you to write a book summary, he or she is requesting that you read a book and write a short account that explains the main plot points, characters and any other important information in your own words.
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