Shipwrecks in 100 Objects: Stories of Survival, Tragedy, Innovation and Courage
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Simon Wills., & Simon Wills|AUTHOR. (2022). Shipwrecks in 100 Objects: Stories of Survival, Tragedy, Innovation and Courage . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Simon Wills and Simon Wills|AUTHOR. 2022. Shipwrecks in 100 Objects: Stories of Survival, Tragedy, Innovation and Courage. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Simon Wills and Simon Wills|AUTHOR. Shipwrecks in 100 Objects: Stories of Survival, Tragedy, Innovation and Courage Pen & Sword Books, 2022.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Simon Wills, and Simon Wills|AUTHOR. Shipwrecks in 100 Objects: Stories of Survival, Tragedy, Innovation and Courage Pen & Sword Books, 2022.
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Full title | shipwrecks in 100 objects stories of survival tragedy innovation and courage |
Author | wills simon |
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