Published 2003
by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Statement | Daniel Bergner. |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | DT516.826 .B47 2003 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | 216 p. ; |
Number of Pages | 216 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL3683832M |
ISBN 10 | 0374266530 |
LC Control Number | 2003044065 |
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