Published 1993
by National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Md .
Written in English
Edition Notes
| Statement | Carol A. Singer. |
| Series | Quick bibliography series -- QB 93-44., Quick bibliography series -- 93-44. |
| Contributions | National Agricultural Library (U.S.) |
| The Physical Object | |
|---|---|
| Pagination | 30 p. ; |
| Number of Pages | 30 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL17677981M |
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