General George E. Pickett in Life and Legend
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The University of North Carolina Press, 2000.
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Lesley J. Gordon., & Lesley J. Gordon|AUTHOR. (2000). General George E. Pickett in Life and Legend . The University of North Carolina Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Lesley J. Gordon and Lesley J. Gordon|AUTHOR. 2000. General George E. Pickett in Life and Legend. The University of North Carolina Press.
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MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lesley J. Gordon, and Lesley J. Gordon|AUTHOR. General George E. Pickett in Life and Legend The University of North Carolina Press, 2000.
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