Oral Literature of the Maasai
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Naomi Kipuri., & Naomi Kipuri|AUTHOR. (1983). Oral Literature of the Maasai . East African Educational Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Naomi Kipuri and Naomi Kipuri|AUTHOR. 1983. Oral Literature of the Maasai. East African Educational Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Naomi Kipuri and Naomi Kipuri|AUTHOR. Oral Literature of the Maasai East African Educational Publishers, 1983.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Naomi Kipuri, and Naomi Kipuri|AUTHOR. Oral Literature of the Maasai East African Educational Publishers, 1983.
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Full title | oral literature of the maasai |
Author | kipuri naomi |
Grouping Category | book |
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