Anne of Windy Poplars by L M Montgomery (Illustrated)

L. M. Montgomery

Casa editrice: Delphi Classics (Parts Edition)

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Anne of Windy Poplars’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of L. M. Montgomery’.  
Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Montgomery includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily.eBook features:* The complete unabridged text of ‘Anne of Windy Poplars’* Beautifully illustrated with images related to Montgomery’s works* Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook* Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Disponibile da: 17/07/2017.

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