* The name is misspelled. Perhaps you're thinking of a different author with a similar name. Could you double-check the spelling?
* The author is not well-known. They might be a lesser-known writer, potentially self-published or writing in a specific niche.
* The author is not publicly known. It's possible they use a pen name or haven't published their work yet.
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Without more information, it's impossible to say for sure what "C F van Dam" has written.