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Far-Flung America

by John Allan Carpenter

Series:New Enchantment of America

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A brief, attractive introduction to the geography of America.

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Allan Carpenter

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New Enchantment of America

Allan Carpenter

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Important places: Puerto Rico; U.S. Virgin Islands; Panama Canal Zone; Navassa Island; Guam; Micronesia (show all 7); American Samoa
Original language: English

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Genres: Nonfiction, Kids
DDC/MDS: 970 — History & geography History of North America History of North America
LCC: F970 .C35 — Local History of the United States, Canada and Latin America United States local history Insular possessions of the United States (General)

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Languages: English
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Published: 1979
Genres: Nonfiction, Kids
DDC/MDS: 970
LCC: F970 .C35

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