Turning Toward the World: The Pivotal Years: 1960-1963
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HarperCollins Publishers, 2009.
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English
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9780061754890
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Thomas Merton., & Thomas Merton|AUTHOR. (2009). Turning Toward the World: The Pivotal Years: 1960-1963 . HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thomas Merton and Thomas Merton|AUTHOR. 2009. Turning Toward the World: The Pivotal Years: 1960-1963. HarperCollins Publishers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Thomas Merton and Thomas Merton|AUTHOR. Turning Toward the World: The Pivotal Years: 1960-1963 HarperCollins Publishers, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Thomas Merton, and Thomas Merton|AUTHOR. Turning Toward the World: The Pivotal Years: 1960-1963 HarperCollins Publishers, 2009.
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