The Valley
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Published
Talonbooks, 2014.
Format
eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9780889228474
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Joan MacLeod., & Joan MacLeod|AUTHOR. (2014). The Valley . Talonbooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joan MacLeod and Joan MacLeod|AUTHOR. 2014. The Valley. Talonbooks.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Joan MacLeod and Joan MacLeod|AUTHOR. The Valley Talonbooks, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Joan MacLeod, and Joan MacLeod|AUTHOR. The Valley Talonbooks, 2014.
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Full title | valley |
Author | macleod joan |
Grouping Category | book |
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