The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-21
Popular Tales, Ky Maria Edgeworth.


! HIT. original designs by Croome.
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MORAL TALES-By MAsIA EDeEwoRTH. En-
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elf we wished to do young person good while
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