British Steam Sunset: A Vision of the Final Years, 1965–1968
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9781473857117
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Jim Blake., & Jim Blake|AUTHOR. (2018). British Steam Sunset: A Vision of the Final Years, 1965–1968 . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jim Blake and Jim Blake|AUTHOR. 2018. British Steam Sunset: A Vision of the Final Years, 1965–1968. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jim Blake and Jim Blake|AUTHOR. British Steam Sunset: A Vision of the Final Years, 1965–1968 Pen & Sword Books, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jim Blake, and Jim Blake|AUTHOR. British Steam Sunset: A Vision of the Final Years, 1965–1968 Pen & Sword Books, 2018.
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Grouped Work ID | 0618d0d7-b2a9-e12c-1d2a-e4c3a2c29543-eng |
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Full title | british steam sunset a vision of the final years 1965 1968 |
Author | blake jim |
Grouping Category | book |
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