Food of the Gods
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
H. G. Wells., & H. G. Wells|AUTHOR. (2013). Food of the Gods . Hesperus Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)H. G. Wells and H. G. Wells|AUTHOR. 2013. Food of the Gods. Hesperus Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)H. G. Wells and H. G. Wells|AUTHOR. Food of the Gods Hesperus Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)H. G. Wells, and H. G. Wells|AUTHOR. Food of the Gods Hesperus Press, 2013.
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Full title | food of the gods |
Author | wells h g |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-03-20 23:01:07PM |
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