Treasures from the Sea: Purple Dye and Sea Silk
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Various Authors., & Various Authors|AUTHOR. (2017). Treasures from the Sea: Purple Dye and Sea Silk . Oxbow Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Various Authors and Various Authors|AUTHOR. 2017. Treasures From the Sea: Purple Dye and Sea Silk. Oxbow Books.
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Grouped Work ID | e613da7a-62a3-e48d-7116-0b7b442aa89a-eng |
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Full title | treasures from the sea purple dye and sea silk |
Author | authors various |
Grouping Category | book |
Last Update | 2024-05-14 23:01:43PM |
Last Indexed | 2024-06-29 04:26:06AM |
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Last Used | Mar 18, 2024 |
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