Father of the Modern Circus 'Billy Buttons': The Life & Times of Philip Astley
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Steve Ward., & Steve Ward|AUTHOR. (2018). Father of the Modern Circus 'Billy Buttons': The Life & Times of Philip Astley . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steve Ward and Steve Ward|AUTHOR. 2018. Father of the Modern Circus 'Billy Buttons': The Life & Times of Philip Astley. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Steve Ward and Steve Ward|AUTHOR. Father of the Modern Circus 'Billy Buttons': The Life & Times of Philip Astley Pen & Sword Books, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Steve Ward, and Steve Ward|AUTHOR. Father of the Modern Circus 'Billy Buttons': The Life & Times of Philip Astley Pen & Sword Books, 2018.
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Full title | father of the modern circus billy buttons the life and times of philip astley |
Author | ward steve |
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