Bamboo Island: The Planter's Wife
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9798223389866
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Ann Bennett., & Ann Bennett|AUTHOR. (2023). Bamboo Island: The Planter's Wife . Ann Bennett.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ann Bennett and Ann Bennett|AUTHOR. 2023. Bamboo Island: The Planter's Wife. Ann Bennett.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Ann Bennett and Ann Bennett|AUTHOR. Bamboo Island: The Planter's Wife Ann Bennett, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Ann Bennett, and Ann Bennett|AUTHOR. Bamboo Island: The Planter's Wife Ann Bennett, 2023.
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Grouped Work ID | bbf658ca-eab9-bb2a-0c8d-ba1e80b8259c-eng |
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Full title | bamboo island the planters wife |
Author | bennett ann |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-05-14 23:01:35PM |
Last Indexed | 2024-06-11 04:07:49AM |
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