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    The Yarn of Old Harbour Town
    The Yarn of Old Harbour Town
    The Yarn of Old Harbour Town
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    The Yarn of Old Harbour Town

    By W. Clark Russell

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    This is the tale of the kidnapping of a sea captain's daughter, his frantic pursuit of her, and a fight in the English Channel. Enlivening the novel is an unforgettable cameo appearance by Admiral Lord Nelson.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRowmanLittlefield
    Release dateOct 1, 1999
    ISBN9781590132272
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