Authors of Books on Sri Lanka, 1976-1990

By:

Uragoda, C G

Publication details: Sridevi; 2015Edition: Vol. 3Description: 1-200pgsISBN:

978-955-96843-7-4

DDC classification:

303.686 U61

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	SLML BOOKS	Sri Lanka Medical Library Reference				303.686 U61 (Browse shelf(Opens below))					Not for loan			SLML433567

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