Peter Ackroyd

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1) Charlie Chaplin: a brief life

Author

Ackroyd, Peter

Series

Ackroyd's brief lives

Publisher

Nan A. Talese/Doubleday

Physical Desc

viii, 289 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Language

English

Formats

Book, Non-fiction

Description

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A concise portrait of the iconic film star traces his humble theatrical beginnings through his honorary Academy Award win, sharing anecdotes about his lesser-known antics and associations.

2) London under: the secret history beneath the streets

Author

Ackroyd, Peter

Publisher

Nan A. Talese

Pub. Date

c2011

Edition

1st United States ed.

Physical Desc

228 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.

Language

English

Description

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A short study of everything that goes on under London--from original springs and streams and Roman amphitheaters to Victorian sewers, gang hideouts, and modern tube stations.