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Franz Liszt

Huneker, James, 1857-1921

Explore Franz Liszt through a focused reading session. Project Gutenberg’s catalogue records this English-language edition under “Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886”....

Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886
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Fresh Fields

Burroughs, John, 1837-1921

Fresh Fields — English source edition. Subject: Natural history -- Outdoor books.

Natural history -- Outdoor books
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Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.'

Rizal, José, 1861-1896; Gannett, Frank E. (Frank Ernest), 1876-1957 [Translator]

Friars and Filipinos An Abridged Translation of Dr. Jose Rizal's Tagalog Novel, 'Noli Me Tangere.' — English source edition. Subject: Historical fiction.

Historical fictionPhilippines -- History -- 1812-1898 -- Fiction
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From an Easy Chair

Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929

From an Easy Chair — English source edition. Subject: Science.

ScienceNatural history
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From Bull Run to Appomattox: A Boy's View

Hopkins, Luther W. (Luther Wesley), 1843-1920

From Bull Run to Appomattox: A Boy's View — English source edition. Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confe...

United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, ConfederateConfederate States of America. Army. Virginia Cavalry Regiment, 6th
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