Ernest Marples: The Shadow Behind Beeching
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David Brandon., David Brandon|AUTHOR., & Martin Upham|AUTHOR. (2022). Ernest Marples: The Shadow Behind Beeching . Pen and Sword.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Brandon, David Brandon|AUTHOR and Martin Upham|AUTHOR. 2022. Ernest Marples: The Shadow Behind Beeching. Pen and Sword.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Brandon, David Brandon|AUTHOR and Martin Upham|AUTHOR. Ernest Marples: The Shadow Behind Beeching Pen and Sword, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)David Brandon, David Brandon|AUTHOR, and Martin Upham|AUTHOR. Ernest Marples: The Shadow Behind Beeching Pen and Sword, 2022.
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Full title | ernest marples the shadow behind beeching |
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