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The Emerald Mile: the epic story of the fastest ride in history through the heart of the Grand Canyon
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Published:
New York : Scribner, 2013.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First Scribner hardcover edition.
Physical Desc:
415 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
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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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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781439159859, 1439159858, 9781439159866, 1439159866

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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 388-398) 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.
Awards
Reading the West Book Awards, Nonfiction, 2014.
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FLC Reed Leisure Collection
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APA Citation (style guide)

Fedarko, K. (2013). The Emerald Mile: the epic story of the fastest ride in history through the heart of the Grand Canyon. First Scribner hardcover edition. New York, Scribner.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Fedarko, Kevin. 2013. The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon. New York, Scribner.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Fedarko, Kevin, The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon. New York, Scribner, 2013.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Fedarko, Kevin. The Emerald Mile: The Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of the Grand Canyon. First Scribner hardcover edition. New York, Scribner, 2013.

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