The Nightless City: Geisha and Courtesan Life in Old Tokyo
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
J. E. de Becker., & J. E. de Becker|AUTHOR. (2012). The Nightless City: Geisha and Courtesan Life in Old Tokyo . Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)J. E. de Becker and J. E. de Becker|AUTHOR. 2012. The Nightless City: Geisha and Courtesan Life in Old Tokyo. Dover Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)J. E. de Becker and J. E. de Becker|AUTHOR. The Nightless City: Geisha and Courtesan Life in Old Tokyo Dover Publications, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)J. E. de Becker, and J. E. de Becker|AUTHOR. The Nightless City: Geisha and Courtesan Life in Old Tokyo Dover Publications, 2012.
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Full title | nightless city geisha and courtesan life in old tokyo |
Author | becker j e de |
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Last Update | 2022-10-18 21:40:45PM |
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