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    Desert Places
    Desert Places
    Desert Places
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    Desert Places

    By Steve McLary

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    This book of poetry, at least in part, explores desert places of the earth and of the heart
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateSep 15, 2011
    ISBN9781463446833
    Desert Places
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    Steve McLary

    Steve McLary is a retired attorney. He lives with his wife, Peg, in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

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