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Nigerian Days. By H. C. G. Hastings. With An Introduction

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Tim Object Of This Book Is To Prove That The

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The Epic

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In The Introduction To His Study Of Giotto Signore Carlo

Carra takes great trouble to prove that all that is required for the appreciation of art is keen sensibility. Only occasionally, however, does he himself manage to transfer any......

Fiction

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The Uncollected Work Of Aubrey Beaftdsley. - (john Lane....

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