Vanished Gardens: Finding Nature in Philadelphia
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University of Georgia Press, 2011.
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Sharon White., & Sharon White|AUTHOR. (2011). Vanished Gardens: Finding Nature in Philadelphia . University of Georgia Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sharon White and Sharon White|AUTHOR. 2011. Vanished Gardens: Finding Nature in Philadelphia. University of Georgia Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sharon White and Sharon White|AUTHOR. Vanished Gardens: Finding Nature in Philadelphia University of Georgia Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sharon White, and Sharon White|AUTHOR. Vanished Gardens: Finding Nature in Philadelphia University of Georgia Press, 2011.
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Full title | vanished gardens finding nature in philadelphia |
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