The Wreck of the Medusa
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Grove Atlantic, 2008.
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9781555848675
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jonathan Miles., & Jonathan Miles|AUTHOR. (2008). The Wreck of the Medusa . Grove Atlantic.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jonathan Miles and Jonathan Miles|AUTHOR. 2008. The Wreck of the Medusa. Grove Atlantic.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jonathan Miles and Jonathan Miles|AUTHOR. The Wreck of the Medusa Grove Atlantic, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jonathan Miles, and Jonathan Miles|AUTHOR. The Wreck of the Medusa Grove Atlantic, 2008.
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