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    The Remote Islands
    The Remote Islands
    The Remote Islands
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    The Remote Islands

    By Ted Eastborn

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    A work of fiction and political philosophy, this collection of 31 letters from an air disaster survivor to his wife broaches the subject of life in his country of origin and reveals a modern-day reachable utopia.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTed Eastborn
    Release dateMar 27, 2015
    ISBN9781310583995
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