Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously
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William Gurstelle., & William Gurstelle|AUTHOR. (2009). Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously . Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William Gurstelle and William Gurstelle|AUTHOR. 2009. Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations On the Art of Living Dangerously. Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William Gurstelle and William Gurstelle|AUTHOR. Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations On the Art of Living Dangerously Chicago Review Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)William Gurstelle, and William Gurstelle|AUTHOR. Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations On the Art of Living Dangerously Chicago Review Press, 2009.
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Full title | absinthe and flamethrowers projects and ruminations on the art of living dangerously |
Author | gurstelle william |
Grouping Category | book |
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