Houghton County: 1870-1920
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Richard E. Taylor., & Richard E. Taylor|AUTHOR. (2006). Houghton County: 1870-1920 . Arcadia Publishing Inc..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richard E. Taylor and Richard E. Taylor|AUTHOR. 2006. Houghton County: 1870-1920. Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richard E. Taylor and Richard E. Taylor|AUTHOR. Houghton County: 1870-1920 Arcadia Publishing Inc, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Richard E. Taylor, and Richard E. Taylor|AUTHOR. Houghton County: 1870-1920 Arcadia Publishing Inc., 2006.
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Grouped Work ID | 1c942cd9-3166-4dd4-8f97-92a71db8405d-eng |
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Full title | houghton county 1870 1920 |
Author | taylor richard e |
Grouping Category | book |
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