Reflections on Hanging
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9780820355344
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Arthur Koestler., & Arthur Koestler|AUTHOR. (2019). Reflections on Hanging . University of Georgia Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Arthur Koestler and Arthur Koestler|AUTHOR. 2019. Reflections On Hanging. University of Georgia Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Arthur Koestler and Arthur Koestler|AUTHOR. Reflections On Hanging University of Georgia Press, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Arthur Koestler, and Arthur Koestler|AUTHOR. Reflections On Hanging University of Georgia Press, 2019.
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Full title | reflections on hanging |
Author | koestler arthur |
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