Bringing Carthage Home: the Excavations of Nathan Davis, 1856-1859
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J. Freed., & J. Freed|AUTHOR. (2011). Bringing Carthage Home: the Excavations of Nathan Davis, 1856-1859 . Oxbow Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)J. Freed and J. Freed|AUTHOR. 2011. Bringing Carthage Home: The Excavations of Nathan Davis, 1856-1859. Oxbow Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)J. Freed and J. Freed|AUTHOR. Bringing Carthage Home: The Excavations of Nathan Davis, 1856-1859 Oxbow Books, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)J. Freed, and J. Freed|AUTHOR. Bringing Carthage Home: The Excavations of Nathan Davis, 1856-1859 Oxbow Books, 2011.
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