Gai-Jin
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
James Clavell., & James Clavell|AUTHOR. (2021). Gai-Jin . Blackstone Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James Clavell and James Clavell|AUTHOR. 2021. Gai-Jin. Blackstone Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)James Clavell and James Clavell|AUTHOR. Gai-Jin Blackstone Publishing, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)James Clavell, and James Clavell|AUTHOR. Gai-Jin Blackstone Publishing, 2021.
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Full title | gai jin |
Author | clavell james |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-06-20 11:30:27AM |
Last Indexed | 2024-06-21 23:38:51PM |
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