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Dickens' Work In Germany. 1837-1937. By Ellis N. Gtunmer....

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A Romance Of Industrial Engineering. By James A. Morris,...

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The Idea That The Proper Role Of Price Is To

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Shorter Notices

Maigret Abroad. By Georges Simenon. Translated from the French by Geoffrey Sainsbury. (Routledge. 8s.) ANTICIPATING Herr Hitler, Inspector Maigret has invaded Holland and......

Approach To The Hills. By C. F. Meade. (murray. Ros.

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