The Dinosaur Artist: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate Trophy
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Paige Williams., & Paige Williams|AUTHOR. (2018). The Dinosaur Artist: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate Trophy . Hachette Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Paige Williams and Paige Williams|AUTHOR. 2018. The Dinosaur Artist: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate Trophy. Hachette Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Paige Williams and Paige Williams|AUTHOR. The Dinosaur Artist: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate Trophy Hachette Books, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Paige Williams, and Paige Williams|AUTHOR. The Dinosaur Artist: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Quest for Earth's Ultimate Trophy Hachette Books, 2018.
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Full title | dinosaur artist obsession betrayal and the quest for earths ultimate trophy |
Author | williams paige |
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