Twilight of the Bwanas
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9781465366559
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gordon Dyus., & Gordon Dyus|AUTHOR. (2011). Twilight of the Bwanas . Xlibris UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gordon Dyus and Gordon Dyus|AUTHOR. 2011. Twilight of the Bwanas. Xlibris UK.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Gordon Dyus and Gordon Dyus|AUTHOR. Twilight of the Bwanas Xlibris UK, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gordon Dyus, and Gordon Dyus|AUTHOR. Twilight of the Bwanas Xlibris UK, 2011.
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Full title | twilight of the bwanas |
Author | dyus gordon |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2022-10-18 21:40:45PM |
Last Indexed | 2024-04-20 03:38:10AM |
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