Embittered Love. Its Cathedrals Grew, And Were Decorated...
sculpture, in the service of a faith as yet un- disturbed by what is known as the Reformation. This seems to annoy him overmuch. His learning is great, his industry unremitting,......
Whilst He Was' Still & Midshipman Admiral Chambers Was In
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The Ring Fence. By Eden Phillpotts. (hutchinson. 7s....
new Dartmoor novel we see the tragicomedy of youth's revolt against age played out among a simple village community. The style is leisurely and discursive, and Leveral love......
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