Published 1991
by Facts on File in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Statement | Milton Meltzer ; illustrated with contemporary prints & photographs. |
Series | The Library of American history |
Classifications | |
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LC Classifications | HC106.3 .M37 1991 |
The Physical Object | |
Pagination | x, 130 p. : |
Number of Pages | 130 |
ID Numbers | |
Open Library | OL1879346M |
ISBN 10 | 0816023727 |
LC Control Number | 90039760 |
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