The books of Jacob : or: A fantastic journey across seven borders, five languages, and three major religions, not counting the minor sects. Told by the dead, supplemented by the author, drawing from a range of books, and aided by imagination, the which being the greatest natural gift of any person. That the wise might have it for a record, that my compatriots reflect, laypersons gain some understanding, and melancholy souls obtain some slight enjoyment
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| Ft. Walton Beach - Fiction (adult) | FIC TOKARCZUK | On Shelf |
| Niceville - Fiction (adult) | Fic Tokarczuk | On Shelf |
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Frank, Jacob -- approximately 1726-1791 -- Fiction.
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Jewish messianic movements -- Europe -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction.
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Tokarczuk, O., & Croft, J. (. (20222021). The books of Jacob: or: A fantastic journey across seven borders, five languages, and three major religions, not counting the minor sects. Told by the dead, supplemented by the author, drawing from a range of books, and aided by imagination, the which being the greatest natural gift of any person. That the wise might have it for a record, that my compatriots reflect, laypersons gain some understanding, and melancholy souls obtain some slight enjoyment (First American edition.). Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tokarczuk, Olga, 1962- and Jennifer (Translator), Croft. 20222021. The Books of Jacob: Or: A Fantastic Journey Across Seven Borders, Five Languages, and Three Major Religions, Not Counting the Minor Sects. Told By the Dead, Supplemented By the Author, Drawing From a Range of Books, and Aided By Imagination, the Which Being the Greatest Natural Gift of Any Person. That the Wise Might Have It for a Record, That My Compatriots Reflect, Laypersons Gain Some Understanding, and Melancholy Souls Obtain Some Slight Enjoyment. Riverhead Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tokarczuk, Olga, 1962- and Jennifer (Translator), Croft. The Books of Jacob: Or: A Fantastic Journey Across Seven Borders, Five Languages, and Three Major Religions, Not Counting the Minor Sects. Told By the Dead, Supplemented By the Author, Drawing From a Range of Books, and Aided By Imagination, the Which Being the Greatest Natural Gift of Any Person. That the Wise Might Have It for a Record, That My Compatriots Reflect, Laypersons Gain Some Understanding, and Melancholy Souls Obtain Some Slight Enjoyment Riverhead Books, 20222021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Tokarczuk, Olga, and Jennifer (Translator) Croft. The Books of Jacob: Or: A Fantastic Journey Across Seven Borders, Five Languages, and Three Major Religions, Not Counting the Minor Sects. Told By the Dead, Supplemented By the Author, Drawing From a Range of Books, and Aided By Imagination, the Which Being the Greatest Natural Gift of Any Person. That the Wise Might Have It for a Record, That My Compatriots Reflect, Laypersons Gain Some Understanding, and Melancholy Souls Obtain Some Slight Enjoyment First American edition., Riverhead Books, 20222021.