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Timeless Classics: Rip Van Winkle - cover

Timeless Classics: Rip Van Winkle

Washington Irving

Publisher: Charles River Editors

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Rip Van Winkle is a classic short story by American author Washington Irving.
Available since: 03/22/2018.

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