Pebble Island
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9781473817104
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jon Cooksey., Jon Cooksey|AUTHOR., & Francis Mckay|AUTHOR. (2007). Pebble Island . Pen and Sword.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jon Cooksey, Jon Cooksey|AUTHOR and Francis Mckay|AUTHOR. 2007. Pebble Island. Pen and Sword.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jon Cooksey, Jon Cooksey|AUTHOR and Francis Mckay|AUTHOR. Pebble Island Pen and Sword, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jon Cooksey, Jon Cooksey|AUTHOR, and Francis Mckay|AUTHOR. Pebble Island Pen and Sword, 2007.
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Full title | pebble island |
Author | cooksey jon |
Grouping Category | book |
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