CD Audiobook
The imperial cruise [sound recording (CD)] / James Bradley.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781600243950
- Physical Description: 8 sound discs (ca. 9 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Unabridged ed.
- Publisher: New York : Hachette Audio, p2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Compact discs. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Read by Richard Poe with an introduction and closing by the author. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | CD 359.4 Bra | 31681002340685 | CDNONFIC | Available | - |
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