The Village on Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003–2008
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Milkweed Editions, 2011.
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9781571318237
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Jesse Ball., & Jesse Ball|AUTHOR. (2011). The Village on Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003–2008 . Milkweed Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jesse Ball and Jesse Ball|AUTHOR. 2011. The Village On Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003–2008. Milkweed Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jesse Ball and Jesse Ball|AUTHOR. The Village On Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003–2008 Milkweed Editions, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jesse Ball, and Jesse Ball|AUTHOR. The Village On Horseback: Prose and Verse, 2003–2008 Milkweed Editions, 2011.
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Full title | village on horseback prose and verse 2003 2008 |
Author | ball jesse |
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