Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax
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Michael N. McGregor., & Michael N. McGregor|AUTHOR. (2015). Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax . Fordham University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Michael N. McGregor and Michael N. McGregor|AUTHOR. 2015. Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax. Fordham University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Michael N. McGregor and Michael N. McGregor|AUTHOR. Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax Fordham University Press, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Michael N. McGregor, and Michael N. McGregor|AUTHOR. Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax Fordham University Press, 2015.
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Full title | pure act the uncommon life of robert lax |
Author | mcgregor michael n |
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