Published 1995
by Local Color Publishers in Decatur, Ga .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Statement | compiled and edited by Katie Koski. |
Contributions | Koski, Katie. |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | F294.F675 T35 1995 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | 144 p. ; |
Number of Pages | 144 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL555867M |
ISBN 10 | 0964970988 |
LC Control Number | 96138347 |
OCLC/WorldCa | 34655447 |
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