George Garrett: Intrepid Reporter
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9781550178678
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George Garrett., & George Garrett|AUTHOR. (2019). George Garrett: Intrepid Reporter . Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Garrett and George Garrett|AUTHOR. 2019. George Garrett: Intrepid Reporter. Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Garrett and George Garrett|AUTHOR. George Garrett: Intrepid Reporter Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)George Garrett, and George Garrett|AUTHOR. George Garrett: Intrepid Reporter Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd., 2019.
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Full title | george garrett intrepid reporter |
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