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    The Old Adam: A Story of Adventure
    The Old Adam: A Story of Adventure
    The Old Adam: A Story of Adventure
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    The Old Adam: A Story of Adventure

    By Arnold Bennett

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArchive Classics
    Release dateJun 1, 1977
    The Old Adam: A Story of Adventure
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    Arnold Bennett

    Arnold Bennett (1867–1931) was an English novelist renowned as a prolific writer throughout his entire career. The most financially successful author of his day, he lent his talents to numerous short stories, plays, newspaper articles, novels, and a daily journal totaling more than one million words.

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