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The Sea-fisherman. By J. C. Wileocks. Fourth Edition....

and Co.)—It is many years since we reviewed the first edition of this book. It then, we thought, took its place as the best work on the subject. Now that it appears "much......

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A Companion To The Creek Testament And The English Version.

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History Of Protestant Missions In India, 1706-1882. By...

M. A. Skerring. Revised by the Rev. E. Storrow. (Religions Tract Society).—This book was first published ten years ago. Ten years are a long period in the history of Indian......