The American
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New York, N.Y. : Penguin Books, 1986.
ISBN
0140390820, 9780140390827, 014039009X, 9780140390094
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Penguin Books, 1986.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
471 pages ; 19 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
0140390820, 9780140390827, 014039009X, 9780140390094

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General Note
Originally published in 1876-1877; this ed. originally published in the Penguin American Library in 1981.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 27-28).
Description
A self-made American goes to Europe to enjoy his fortune and becomes engaged to a French widow from a noble family. Depicts the contrast between American and European culture.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

James, H., & Spengemann, W. C. (1986). The American . Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

James, Henry, 1843-1916 and William C. Spengemann. 1986. The American. Penguin Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

James, Henry, 1843-1916 and William C. Spengemann. The American Penguin Books, 1986.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

James, Henry, and William C Spengemann. The American Penguin Books, 1986.

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