Published 2006
by University of Georgia Press in Athens .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
| Statement | edited by Peter Messent and Steve Courtney. |
| Genre | Correspondence., Personal narratives. |
| Contributions | Messent, Peter B., Courtney, Steve, 1948- |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | E605 .T85 2006 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | p. cm. |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3405247M |
| ISBN 10 | 0820326933 |
| ISBN 10 | 9780820326931 |
| LC Control Number | 2005020764 |
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