Waiting for an Army to Die
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Published
Seven Stories Press, 2011.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781609803391
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Fred A. Wilcox., & Fred A. Wilcox|AUTHOR. (2011). Waiting for an Army to Die . Seven Stories Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fred A. Wilcox and Fred A. Wilcox|AUTHOR. 2011. Waiting for an Army to Die. Seven Stories Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Fred A. Wilcox and Fred A. Wilcox|AUTHOR. Waiting for an Army to Die Seven Stories Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Fred A. Wilcox, and Fred A. Wilcox|AUTHOR. Waiting for an Army to Die Seven Stories Press, 2011.
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Full title | waiting for an army to die |
Author | wilcox fred a |
Grouping Category | book |
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