Strange Light Afar: Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan
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9781554987245
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Rui Umezawa., & Rui Umezawa|AUTHOR. (2015). Strange Light Afar: Tales of the Supernatural from Old Japan . Groundwood Books Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rui Umezawa and Rui Umezawa|AUTHOR. 2015. Strange Light Afar: Tales of the Supernatural From Old Japan. Groundwood Books Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Rui Umezawa and Rui Umezawa|AUTHOR. Strange Light Afar: Tales of the Supernatural From Old Japan Groundwood Books Ltd, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Rui Umezawa, and Rui Umezawa|AUTHOR. Strange Light Afar: Tales of the Supernatural From Old Japan Groundwood Books Ltd, 2015.
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Full title | strange light afar tales of the supernatural from old japan |
Author | umezawa rui |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2023-09-01 13:13:21PM |
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