[Manuscript notebook], 1953.

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[Manuscript notebook], 1953.

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Manuscript notebook in black paper wrappers, being William S. Burroughs journal kept July-August 1953 during travels in Peru, Central America, and Mexico. First lines, "Talara [Peru], July 16, a bus called Proletario just passed the bar ..." Includes travel notes, dreams, drawings, and literary sketches. Includes references to Burroughs' investigations of Yage.

[72] leaves : ill. ; 21 cm.

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