Uncommon Carriers
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Published
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781429988971
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
John McPhee., & John McPhee|AUTHOR. (2006). Uncommon Carriers . Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John McPhee and John McPhee|AUTHOR. 2006. Uncommon Carriers. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)John McPhee and John McPhee|AUTHOR. Uncommon Carriers Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)John McPhee, and John McPhee|AUTHOR. Uncommon Carriers Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2006.
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Full title | uncommon carriers |
Author | mcphee john |
Grouping Category | book |
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