Published 2005
by Basic Books in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Statement | Flint Whitlock. |
| Genre | Personal narratives, American. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | D805.5.B46 W55 2005 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | p. cm. |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3392093M |
| ISBN 10 | 0813342880 |
| LC Control Number | 2005000989 |
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