Vile Spirits
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Published
Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd., 2021.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781771622783
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
John MacLachlan Gray., & John MacLachlan Gray|AUTHOR. (2021). Vile Spirits . Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John MacLachlan Gray and John MacLachlan Gray|AUTHOR. 2021. Vile Spirits. Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John MacLachlan Gray and John MacLachlan Gray|AUTHOR. Vile Spirits Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)John MacLachlan Gray, and John MacLachlan Gray|AUTHOR. Vile Spirits Douglas and McIntyre (2013) Ltd., 2021.
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Full title | vile spirits |
Author | gray john |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-05-15 02:00:53AM |
Last Indexed | 2024-05-21 02:47:50AM |
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