Five Strides on the Banked Track: The Life and Times of the Roller Derby
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Frank Deford., & Frank Deford|AUTHOR. (2014). Five Strides on the Banked Track: The Life and Times of the Roller Derby . Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Frank Deford and Frank Deford|AUTHOR. 2014. Five Strides On the Banked Track: The Life and Times of the Roller Derby. Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Frank Deford and Frank Deford|AUTHOR. Five Strides On the Banked Track: The Life and Times of the Roller Derby Open Road Media, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Frank Deford, and Frank Deford|AUTHOR. Five Strides On the Banked Track: The Life and Times of the Roller Derby Open Road Media, 2014.
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Grouped Work ID | 15134370-542d-5417-2440-b863c3dd9a50-eng |
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Full title | five strides on the banked track the life and times of the roller derby |
Author | deford frank |
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Last Update | 2024-03-27 21:55:45PM |
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