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Although i have somehow lost the complete book of marvels, i sent this to my 9 year old grandson. Buy richard halliburton s complete book of marvels. Richard halliburton s book of marvels, the occident, published 1937, and richard halliburton s second book of marvels, the orient, published 1938. Editions of richard halliburtons complete book of marvels by.
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