Folklore of Wales
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Published
The History Press, 2001.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9780750952460
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Anne Ross., & Anne Ross|AUTHOR. (2001). Folklore of Wales . The History Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anne Ross and Anne Ross|AUTHOR. 2001. Folklore of Wales. The History Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anne Ross and Anne Ross|AUTHOR. Folklore of Wales The History Press, 2001.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Anne Ross, and Anne Ross|AUTHOR. Folklore of Wales The History Press, 2001.
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Full title | folklore of wales |
Author | ross anne |
Grouping Category | book |
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