Washington Irving: The Definitive Biography of America's First Bestselling Author
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Brian Jay Jones., & Brian Jay Jones|AUTHOR. (2011). Washington Irving: The Definitive Biography of America's First Bestselling Author . Arcade.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brian Jay Jones and Brian Jay Jones|AUTHOR. 2011. Washington Irving: The Definitive Biography of America's First Bestselling Author. Arcade.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brian Jay Jones and Brian Jay Jones|AUTHOR. Washington Irving: The Definitive Biography of America's First Bestselling Author Arcade, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brian Jay Jones, and Brian Jay Jones|AUTHOR. Washington Irving: The Definitive Biography of America's First Bestselling Author Arcade, 2011.
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Full title | washington irving the definitive biography of americas first bestselling author |
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