Published 1983
by TK Publishers in [U.S.?] .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | James A. Riley. |
| Genre | Biography. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | GV865.A1 R47 1983 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | xi, 306 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 306 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL3192271M |
| LC Control Number | 83070965 |
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