The Emerald Mile
(Book Club Kit)

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Published:
[Place of publication not identified] : Scribner Book Company, 2014.
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Book Club Kit
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The epic story of the fastest boat ride in history, on a hand-built dory named the "Emerald Mile," through the heart of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado river.

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BOOK CLUB KIT NONFICTION
Due May 8, 2024
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415 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
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English

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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
The epic story of the fastest boat ride in history, on a hand-built dory named the "Emerald Mile," through the heart of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado river.
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Wilkinson Public Library's kit of 10 books checks out as one unit to book clubs.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Fedarko, K. (2014). The Emerald Mile. [Place of publication not identified], Scribner Book Company.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Fedarko, Kevin. 2014. The Emerald Mile. [Place of publication not identified], Scribner Book Company.

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Fedarko, Kevin, The Emerald Mile. [Place of publication not identified], Scribner Book Company, 2014.

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Fedarko, Kevin. The Emerald Mile. [Place of publication not identified], Scribner Book Company, 2014.

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