Copyright © Barb Howard 2012

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Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication

Howard, Barb, 1962–

Western Taxidermy / Barb Howard

Short Stories

Also issued in electronic format.

ISBN 978-1-927063-11-8

I. Title.

PS8586.0828W48 2012     C813’.6     C2011-906748-X

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Editor for the Board: Anne Nothof

Cover and Interior Design: Greg Vickers

Author Photo: Boden/Ledingham Photography

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