Man-of-War Life
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9781473822504
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Charles Nordhoff., & Charles Nordhoff|AUTHOR. (2013). Man-of-War Life . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles Nordhoff and Charles Nordhoff|AUTHOR. 2013. Man-of-War Life. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles Nordhoff and Charles Nordhoff|AUTHOR. Man-of-War Life Pen & Sword Books, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Charles Nordhoff, and Charles Nordhoff|AUTHOR. Man-of-War Life Pen & Sword Books, 2013.
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Full title | man of war life |
Author | nordhoff charles |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2023-12-23 18:01:13PM |
Last Indexed | 2024-05-11 00:08:04AM |
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