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          • Atlantis Rising – Book 1 of the Atlantis Saga
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          • Never Again: The Origin of Grukarr – A Prequel to the Atlantis Saga
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          • The Ancient One
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        • THT-150The Hero’s Trail
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        • DSW-150The Day the Stones Walked – (Currently Out of Print)
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        • WIG-150Where is Grandpa? – (Currently Out of Print)
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There is Still Light – Alaska National Interest Lands – National Public Radio

About T. A. Barron, Articles & Interviews, Conservation, Inspiration, Nature, Speeches

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July 7, 2005
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