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... delight the young . " - R . C. WATERSTON . Ellustrated by John Absolon . LONDON : GRANT AND GRIFFITH , SUCCESSORS TO J. HARRIS , CORNER OF ST . PAUL'S CHURCHYARD . M.DCCC.XLVIII . ECA LONDON : Printed by S. & J. BENTLEY , VISITS.
... delight the young . " - R . C. WATERSTON . Ellustrated by John Absolon . LONDON : GRANT AND GRIFFITH , SUCCESSORS TO J. HARRIS , CORNER OF ST . PAUL'S CHURCHYARD . M.DCCC.XLVIII . ECA LONDON : Printed by S. & J. BENTLEY , VISITS.
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... and in their turn educate the young and ignorant . The Writer of the following pages has often regretted to find , amongst a number , now rapidly increasing , of really valuable and delightful books , some , written pur- posely for.
... and in their turn educate the young and ignorant . The Writer of the following pages has often regretted to find , amongst a number , now rapidly increasing , of really valuable and delightful books , some , written pur- posely for.
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Catharine M. A. Couper. and delightful books , some , written pur- posely for children , abounding in words and ideas far beyond their comprehen- sion , and scenes and events seldom occur- ring in the life of a child . In order to avoid ...
Catharine M. A. Couper. and delightful books , some , written pur- posely for children , abounding in words and ideas far beyond their comprehen- sion , and scenes and events seldom occur- ring in the life of a child . In order to avoid ...
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... delightful in it ; I remember once going there for a day or two when mamma was ill there , and it was dull ; there was nothing to do but to walk in the garden or the fields all day long , and Aunt Jane is always very stupid , 2 COUNTRY ...
... delightful in it ; I remember once going there for a day or two when mamma was ill there , and it was dull ; there was nothing to do but to walk in the garden or the fields all day long , and Aunt Jane is always very stupid , 2 COUNTRY ...
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... ! are they not , Aunt Jane ? where- abouts are they ? " The aunt showed her where to look for them , and she threw herself on the bank to enjoy the delightful perfume . " They're very sweet , to be sure , " SPRING . 13.
... ! are they not , Aunt Jane ? where- abouts are they ? " The aunt showed her where to look for them , and she threw herself on the bank to enjoy the delightful perfume . " They're very sweet , to be sure , " SPRING . 13.
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