Trillin on Texas
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9780292733787
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Calvin Trillin., & Calvin Trillin|AUTHOR. (2011). Trillin on Texas . University of Texas Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Calvin Trillin and Calvin Trillin|AUTHOR. 2011. Trillin On Texas. University of Texas Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Calvin Trillin and Calvin Trillin|AUTHOR. Trillin On Texas University of Texas Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Calvin Trillin, and Calvin Trillin|AUTHOR. Trillin On Texas University of Texas Press, 2011.
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Full title | trillin on texas |
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