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Alarms and Discursions

G. K. Chesterton

Publisher: Charles River Editors

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G.K. Chesterton was an English writer, theologian and poet.  Chesterton, also known as the prince of paradox, wrote on a vast variety of subjects using an unorthodox yet interesting writing style.  This edition of Alarms and Discursions includes a table of contents.
Available since: 03/22/2018.

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