Peter Laufer
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
[28] p. : col. ill. ; 23 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the importance of the guitar in Mexico, especially in Paracho, a town which is becoming the center of the Mexican guitar industry.
Author
Language
English
Description
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Author
Language
English
Description
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