American Gypsy
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Published
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2012.
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eBook
Language
English
ISBN
9781429945264
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Oksana Marafioti., & Oksana Marafioti|AUTHOR. (2012). American Gypsy . Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Oksana Marafioti and Oksana Marafioti|AUTHOR. 2012. American Gypsy. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Oksana Marafioti and Oksana Marafioti|AUTHOR. American Gypsy Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2012.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Oksana Marafioti, and Oksana Marafioti|AUTHOR. American Gypsy Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2012.
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Full title | american gypsy |
Author | marafioti oksana |
Grouping Category | book |
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