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Population 485 offers an intimate look at New Auburn, Wisconsin, illuminating the everyday lives of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and townsfolk. Through detailed accounts of rescue work, community dynamics, and the distinctive culture of rural Wisconsin, the book paints a vivid picture of social life and customs in a small American town.
First publish date: April 12, 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Michael Perry
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