The octopus: a story of California
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Published:
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 1986.
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Book
Physical Desc:
xxxiv, 656 pages ; 20 cm.
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Description
Nineteenth-century California wheat farmers wage a fierce battle against the rapid expansion into their fertile lands of the nation's railroads
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West Haven Louis Piantino Adult Fiction
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0140390405
Notes
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 653-656.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Norris, F. (1986). The octopus: a story of California. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Norris, Frank, 1870-1902. 1986. The Octopus: A Story of California. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Norris, Frank, 1870-1902, The Octopus: A Story of California. Penguin Books, 1986.
MLA Citation (style guide)Norris, Frank. The Octopus: A Story of California. Penguin Books, 1986.
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