The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-01-29


distinguish it from ordinary arithmetics, and
! which will undoubtedly recommend 1t to those
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A study of English words. BY J., M. Anderson.
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n form suitable for school or private study.
urinary of the most important facts relating to
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,Apractical course with the Spanish laneuag
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