Cadillac Desert
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Summary
Cadillac Desert by Marc Reisner is a general-interest book whose subject is easy to identify. The record for this copy lists 1993 • Penguin Group USA • 582 pages.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780140178241
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780140178241
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