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Freaks on the Fells: Three Months' Rustication, Story 1

Freaks on the Fells: Three Months' Rustication, Story 1

Written by: R. M. Ballantyne
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In this first story in Freaks on the Fells, Mr Sudberry, a successful London merchant takes his family on a Scottish highlands vacation. Over the course of the summer the family has lots of exciting adventures near and around the farm and adjoining fishing stream. - Summary by LinnyCopyright Ancient Genre Art Biological Sciences Science
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