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Abandoned

Mark Twain

Publisher: Charles River Editors

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Summary

Jules Verne was a prolific French writer in the 19th century who greatly influenced the science fiction genre.  Verne is the second most-translated author behind only Agatha Christie.  This edition of Abandoned includes a table of contents.
Available since: 03/22/2018.

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