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    The Philosophy of Style
    The Philosophy of Style
    The Philosophy of Style
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    The Philosophy of Style

    By Herbert Spencer

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    DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Philosophy of Style" by Herbert Spencer. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
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    Release dateSep 16, 2022
    ISBN8596547346180

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