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Ian Fleming (1908-1964) always wanted to be a writer. Not an "author," as he put it, and not someone in the "Shakespeare stakes," but someone who wrote for money and pleasure. In developing his enduring character James Bond, he managed to accomplish both. In this episode, Jacke t ...  Show more

Case #9302706

Statement of Percy Fawcett, regarding his final expedition into the Amazon. Original statement given June 27th 1930.

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