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| Author | David Gilmour |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Literary fiction |
| Publisher | Thomas Allen Publishers |
Publication date | 2005 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| ISBN | 978-0-88762-167-3 |
| OCLC | 57392755 |
| 813/.54 22 | |
| LC Class | PR9199.3.G543 P47 2005 |
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