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| EAN-13 | 9780764339851  |
| Product Name | Strange Pennsylvania Monsters |
| Category | Book / Magazine / Publication |
| Amazon.com |  Buy on Amazon ~ 0764339850 |
| SKU | NL9780764339851 |
| Price New | 15.09 US Dollars (curriencies) |
| Price Used | 7.43 US Dollars (curriencies) |
| Width | 0.6 inches (convert) |
| Height | 8.9 inches (convert) |
| Length | 6 inches (convert) |
| Weight | 13.6 ounces (convert) |
| Author | Michael Newton |
| Page Count | 192 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Published | 03/28/2012 |
| Features | Used Book in Good Condition |
| Long Description | "Meet Pennsylvania's legendary monsters in this guided tour of the most complete and accurate survey of unknown creatures in the Keystone State. Based on decades of research, no other volume compares with this work for thorough, documented treatment of a fascinating subject. From giant snakes and soaring ""thunderbirds"" to Bigfoot |
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