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Barney Sweeney and the Deeps of New York
Sea diving for diamond rings, dental plates—and an occasional murder weapon
May
1
1961
GAY TALESE
Marvin Lichtner
Barney Sweeney and the Deeps of New York
GAY TALESE
May
1
1961
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Barney Sweeney and the Deeps of New York
Sea diving for diamond rings, dental plates—and an occasional murder weapon
May
1
1961
GAY TALESE
Marvin Lichtner
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