An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England: A Novel
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9781565126381
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Brock Clarke., & Brock Clarke|AUTHOR. (2008). An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England: A Novel . Algonquin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brock Clarke and Brock Clarke|AUTHOR. 2008. An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England: A Novel. Algonquin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Brock Clarke and Brock Clarke|AUTHOR. An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England: A Novel Algonquin Books, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Brock Clarke, and Brock Clarke|AUTHOR. An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England: A Novel Algonquin Books, 2008.
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Full title | arsonists guide to writers homes in new england |
Author | clarke brock |
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