The Skipper And The Eagle
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Golden Springs Publishing, 2015.
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9781786254511
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Captain Gordon McGowan, U., & Captain Gordon McGowan, U. (2015). The Skipper And The Eagle . Golden Springs Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Captain Gordon McGowan, USCG and USCG|AUTHOR Captain Gordon McGowan. 2015. The Skipper And The Eagle. Golden Springs Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Captain Gordon McGowan, USCG and USCG|AUTHOR Captain Gordon McGowan. The Skipper And The Eagle Golden Springs Publishing, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Captain Gordon McGowan, USCG, and USCG|AUTHOR Captain Gordon McGowan. The Skipper And The Eagle Golden Springs Publishing, 2015.
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Full title | skipper and the eagle |
Author | uscg captain gordon mcgowan |
Grouping Category | book |
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