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FOURTH EDITION NOW READY AT ALL THE LIBRARIES. THE STRANGE ADVENTURES OF A HOUSE-BOAT. By WILLIAM BLACK. 3 vols. crown 8vo.

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As it is intended to reprint from time to time Interesting Books not easily accessible otherwise -other classes of Literature than Fiction will be represented. But as Novels that have already proved favourites with the public, as well as Original Novels, Tales, and Sketches by New Writers, will be presented in a cheap and attractive form, the Series may well stand as

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