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Michael crichtons novels include the andromeda strain, the great train robbery, congo, jurassic park, rising sun, disclosure, and the lost world. Entertaining, and in the best sense of the word, unsettling. Travels by michael crichton a5 travel books a5 travel. I believe the experiences reported in this book are reproducible by anyone who wishes to try.
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