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• 4. SHIPWRECKS. By the same Author.
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• 6. FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD. By the same Author.

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Contents:—1. A Book of Wonders. 2. The Self-avenging Power of Sin. 3. The Last Night of an Ancient Monarchy. 4. The Religion of Compromise. 5. The Self-convicted Judge. 6. The Simple Remedy. 7. Ecce Homo! 8. A great Revolution. 9. Waiting for the Verdict. 10. Insanity. 11. Rejected Light. 12. The Closing Scene.

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