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| Author | William E. Bell |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | World Wide Photos |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Semi-Fiction |
| Publisher | Seal Books by arrangement with Doubleday Canada |
Publication date | 1990 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 274 |
| ISBN | 0-7704-2813-4 |
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