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72	Dimock, A. W. 1908. The passing of the Florida alligator. Harper's Monthly Magazine 116:669–676.
73	Dimock, J. A. 1912. The 'gator that owned himself. Outdoor Life 30(6):497–505.
74	Dimock, A. W. 1926. Florida enchantments. Revised edition. Frederick A. Stokes Company, New York, New York, USA. 338pp.
75	Douglas, B. T. 1943. Frog legs with trimmings. Field & Stream 47(11):30, 59–60.
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