Galveston: A History
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
David G. McComb., & David G. McComb|AUTHOR. (2010). Galveston: A History . University of Texas Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David G. McComb and David G. McComb|AUTHOR. 2010. Galveston: A History. University of Texas Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David G. McComb and David G. McComb|AUTHOR. Galveston: A History University of Texas Press, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)David G. McComb, and David G. McComb|AUTHOR. Galveston: A History University of Texas Press, 2010.
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Full title | galveston a history |
Author | mccomb david g |
Grouping Category | book |
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