De Alfonce Tennis
| By: | J. P. Donleavy |
| Publisher: | Flamingo |
| Published: | September 1985 |
| Pages: | 262 |
| Categories: | Culture |
| Language: | English |
| Available as: | Paperback |
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the superlative game of eccentric champions : its history, accoutrements, rules, conduct, and regimental correctness.
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