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    Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 031
    Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 031
    Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 031
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    Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 031

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    About this audiobook


    Fifteen short nonfiction works in the public domain, independently chosen by the readers. Topics include the Faust Legend, Stephen Crane, Sundials and the Statue of Liberty. (Summary by Sue Anderson)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014
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