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Wildest Alaska
Journeys of Great Peril in Lituya Bay
by Philip L. Fradkin
ISBN: 0520239067
ISBN-13: 9780520239067
Format: Paperback
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Publisher: Univ of California Pr
Published date: 2003
Size: 8 x 5.5 inches
Weight: 0.5 pounds
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Fradkin, Philip L
California, 2003-03-03. Paperback. new. new * fine, clean condition *** Author: Fradkin, Philip L. *** Publisher: California ( more information) Offered by academybooks (United States)
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WILDEST ALASKA; JOURNEYS OF GREAT PERIL IN LITUYA BAY
Fradkin, Philip L
Berkeley: University of CA Press, 2001. (20)183pp. Sources & index. Maps & photos. . Soft Cover. Fine. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Artis Books & Antiques (United States)
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Wildest Alaska : Journeys of Great Peril in Lituya Bay
Fradkin, Philip L
Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.: University of California Press, 2001. 183 pages with few b/w illus.. ISBN: 0520239067. Trade Paperback. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ALASKA LITUYA BAY REGION VIOLENCE NATURAL DISASTERS NATURAL HISTORY. ( more information) Offered by Highway Book Shop (Canada)
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Fradkin, Philip L
University of California Press. PAPERBACK. 0520239067 New with very slight shelf wear from time on shelf (like you'd see at a major chain). We ship daily, provide personalized customer service and want you to have a great experience purchasing from us. Thank you for your consideration. . New. ( more information) Offered by BennettBooksLtd (United States)
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