Twenty West: The Great Road Across America
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State University of New York Press, 2010.
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eBook
Language
English
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9780791478257
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mac Nelson., & Mac Nelson|AUTHOR. (2010). Twenty West: The Great Road Across America . State University of New York Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mac Nelson and Mac Nelson|AUTHOR. 2010. Twenty West: The Great Road Across America. State University of New York Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mac Nelson and Mac Nelson|AUTHOR. Twenty West: The Great Road Across America State University of New York Press, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mac Nelson, and Mac Nelson|AUTHOR. Twenty West: The Great Road Across America State University of New York Press, 2010.
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Full title | twenty west the great road across america |
Author | nelson mac |
Grouping Category | book |
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