The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-11-27
Popular Tales, BY Maria Edgeworth.
Uih original designs by Croome.


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MORAL TALES-By MARIA EDoEwoRTH En-
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elf we wished to do young person good while
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