Tracing The Autobiographical
ISBN: 0889204764
ISBN-13: 9780889204768
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Publisher: Wilfrid Laurier Univ Pr
Published date: 2005
Size: 5.75 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 1.05 pounds
Pages: 276
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Tracing the Autobiographical
Kadar, Marlene et al (editors)
Waterloo: Wilfred Laurier University Press, 2005. Softcover. Fine. As new.. no. Variety of interdisciplinary essays. Heavy book may require more postage. Trade Paperback ( more information) Offered by Old Goat Books (Canada)
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Editor-Marlene Kadar; Editor-Linda Warley; Editor-Jeanne Perreault; Editor-Susanna Egan
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Tracing The Autobiographical
Kadar, Marlene; et al. eds
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada: Wilfrid Laurier Univ Press, 2005. 276 pages; cover few scuffs.. ISBN: 0889204764. Trade paper. Near New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. AUTOBIOGRAPHY LITERATURE ESSAYS. ( more information) Offered by Highway Book Shop (Canada)
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