Pedestrianism: When Watching People Walk Was America's Favorite Spectator Sport
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Published
Chicago Review Press, 2014.
Language
English
ISBN
9781613744000
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Matthew Algeo., & Matthew Algeo|AUTHOR. (2014). Pedestrianism: When Watching People Walk Was America's Favorite Spectator Sport . Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Matthew Algeo and Matthew Algeo|AUTHOR. 2014. Pedestrianism: When Watching People Walk Was America's Favorite Spectator Sport. Chicago Review Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Matthew Algeo and Matthew Algeo|AUTHOR. Pedestrianism: When Watching People Walk Was America's Favorite Spectator Sport Chicago Review Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Matthew Algeo, and Matthew Algeo|AUTHOR. Pedestrianism: When Watching People Walk Was America's Favorite Spectator Sport Chicago Review Press, 2014.
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Full title | pedestrianism when watching people walk was americas favorite spectator sport |
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