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In this companion volume to Palin’s PBS series, readers explore the places that shaped Ernest Hemingway—from his birthplace in Chicago and war-torn Italy, to Paris, Pamplona, Havana, Key West, Uganda, and Ketchum, Idaho, where he passed away. The book interweaves historical context with contemporary visits, offering a narrative journey through Hemingway’s personal and literary landmarks.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Michael Palin
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Hemingway by 9034673|Kenneth Schuyler Lynn book cover

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