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495 pages, 6 illustrations. The story of both Christian and his wife. An attractive edition of this immortal classic.

NOBODY LOVES ME

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LINE UPON LINE

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LETTERS FROM THE HOLY LAND

A series of illustrated letters from Mr. Henry A. Harper, while in Palestine, to his children at home. These letters describe such scenes as, “rod and staff,” “fisherman of Galilee,” “camel and the needle’s eye,” “the good shepherd,” and connect some actual occurrence with each. Cloth, 60c; paper, 25c

NATIVE LIFE IN INDIA

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AMONG THE NORTHERN ICEBERGS

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LIFE ON THE KONGO

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IN THE HEART OF THE SIERRAS

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STORY OF PITCAIRN ISLAND

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