Mean Streets: In Search of Forgotten Halifax
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9781989725122
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Steven Laffoley., & Steven Laffoley|AUTHOR. (2020). Mean Streets: In Search of Forgotten Halifax . Pottersfield Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven Laffoley and Steven Laffoley|AUTHOR. 2020. Mean Streets: In Search of Forgotten Halifax. Pottersfield Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steven Laffoley and Steven Laffoley|AUTHOR. Mean Streets: In Search of Forgotten Halifax Pottersfield Press, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Steven Laffoley, and Steven Laffoley|AUTHOR. Mean Streets: In Search of Forgotten Halifax Pottersfield Press, 2020.
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Full title | mean streets in search of forgotten halifax |
Author | laffoley steven |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-05-15 02:01:00AM |
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