Living the Lunar Calendar
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Various Authors., & Various Authors|AUTHOR. (2012). Living the Lunar Calendar . Oxbow Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Various Authors and Various Authors|AUTHOR. 2012. Living the Lunar Calendar. Oxbow Books.
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