The Wonder-seeker, Or, The History of Charles DouglasA young clergyman, Mr. Stanley, befriends a spoiled neighbor-boy, Charles Douglas. |
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The Wonder-Seeker, Or, the History of Charles Douglas Margaret Fraser Tytler No preview available - 2016 |
The Wonder-Seeker - Or the History of Charles Douglas Margaret Fraser Tytler No preview available - 2010 |
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