Jake: The Second Novel of the Gunpowder Trilogy
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Bancroft Press, 2004.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Arch Montgomery., & Arch Montgomery|AUTHOR. (2004). Jake: The Second Novel of the Gunpowder Trilogy . Bancroft Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Arch Montgomery and Arch Montgomery|AUTHOR. 2004. Jake: The Second Novel of the Gunpowder Trilogy. Bancroft Press.

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Arch Montgomery and Arch Montgomery|AUTHOR. Jake: The Second Novel of the Gunpowder Trilogy Bancroft Press, 2004.

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Arch Montgomery, and Arch Montgomery|AUTHOR. Jake: The Second Novel of the Gunpowder Trilogy Bancroft Press, 2004.

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