Steam Traction on the Road: From Trevithick to Sentinel: 150 Years of Design and Development
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Anthony Burton., & Anthony Burton|AUTHOR. (2018). Steam Traction on the Road: From Trevithick to Sentinel: 150 Years of Design and Development . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anthony Burton and Anthony Burton|AUTHOR. 2018. Steam Traction On the Road: From Trevithick to Sentinel: 150 Years of Design and Development. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anthony Burton and Anthony Burton|AUTHOR. Steam Traction On the Road: From Trevithick to Sentinel: 150 Years of Design and Development Pen & Sword Books, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Anthony Burton, and Anthony Burton|AUTHOR. Steam Traction On the Road: From Trevithick to Sentinel: 150 Years of Design and Development Pen & Sword Books, 2018.
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Full title | steam traction on the road from trevithick to sentinel 150 years of design and development |
Author | burton anthony |
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