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Le Mans: The Official History 1923-29
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In the Valley of Gods
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A single-player, first-person adventure set deep in the desert of Egypt. From the team that...
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Monotown: Urban Dreams Brutal Imperatives
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The RAF at 100: A Century in Photographs
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Women Walking: Freedom, Adventure, Independence
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Women of the 1920s presents gorgeous illustrations and text on women whose work and lifestyle...
The Fur Farms of Alaska: Two Centuries of History and a Forgotten Stampede
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Live by Night
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David McK (3562 KP) rated Just William (Just William #1) in Books
May 15, 2021
Yes, it's very much a product of its time - complete with clear distinction between the Upper, Middle and Lower classes and, yes, this particular entry (the very first) is really more a collection of short(ish) stories rather than having an over-arching plot but, for all that - and once you get into the right frame of mind - there is a reason these are enduring stories!
(Oh, and if you want to see the impact William has had on English literature? Try Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch and tell me you don't spot the similarities ...)