Plague: A Story of Science, Rivalry, and the Scourge That Won't Go Away
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Published
Henry Holt and Co., 2004.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781466829190
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Edward Marriott., & Edward Marriott|AUTHOR. (2004). Plague: A Story of Science, Rivalry, and the Scourge That Won't Go Away . Henry Holt and Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Edward Marriott and Edward Marriott|AUTHOR. 2004. Plague: A Story of Science, Rivalry, and the Scourge That Won't Go Away. Henry Holt and Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Edward Marriott and Edward Marriott|AUTHOR. Plague: A Story of Science, Rivalry, and the Scourge That Won't Go Away Henry Holt and Co, 2004.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Edward Marriott, and Edward Marriott|AUTHOR. Plague: A Story of Science, Rivalry, and the Scourge That Won't Go Away Henry Holt and Co., 2004.
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Full title | plague a story of science rivalry and the scourge that won t go away |
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