Mabel Mercer: A LifeTraces the life and career of the influential singer, describes her difficult childhood, and explains how she got her start in show business. |
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | xi |
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | xiii |
INTRODUCTION | xv |
Copyright | |
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