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THE FIVE TALENTS OF WOMAN A Book for Girls and Young Women

THE BUSINESS OF LIFE A Book for Everyone

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THE SUNNY DAYS OF YOUTH A Book for Boys and Young Men

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FAINT YET PURSUING

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"MANNERS MAKYTH MAN"

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THE LOVE AFFAIRS OF SOME FAMOUS MEN

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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GIROLAMO SAVONAROLA Translated by LINDA VILLARI

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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF NICCOL MACHIAVELLI

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