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Facts, from the stubborn-things store, are here retailed and related - contradiction is challenged from friend or foe. The observa tion on, and induction from the facts, are here stamped with sincerity I ask for no other credit. I may be mistaken: I will not acknow ledge the mistake unless the contrary be proved.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1331618592
- ISBN 13 9781331618591
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages136
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