Reference for the English translation of a book

Laplace, P.-S. (1951). A philosophical essay on probabilities (F.W. Truscott & F.L. Emory, Trans.). New York: Dover. (Original work published 1814)

If the English translation of a non-English work is used as the source, cite the English translation: Give the English title without brackets (for use of brackets with non-English works see the Publication Manual).

In text, cite the original publication date and the date of the translation: (Laplace, 1814/1951).

(adapted from the fifth edition of APA's Publication Manual, © 2001)

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