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Essays In Defence Of Women.* 0..); The Title-page Of This

volume is an appropriate passage from an essay by Steele. Sir Richard, although terribly plagued by women, and especially by the exactions of his dearest Prue," always spoke of......

Alec Drummond. 4 ' If A Very Lively Style, Much Quiet...

graphic descriptive powers, and an unlimited stock of exciting adventures will make a good novel, this will be one of the best that has appeared for a considerable time. Its......