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Dickens, Charles. English novelist. David Copperfield. (Portsmouth.) London. 1812-1870.
Domett (dŏm'et), Alfred. English poet and statesman. "Christmas Hymn." 1811-1887.
Dumas (dö mä'), Alexandre. French novelist and dramatist. The Count of Monte Cristo. 1802-1870.
Eliot, George (Mrs. Mary Ann Evans Cross). English novelist. The Mill on the Floss. 1819-1880.
Emerson, Ralph Waldo. American philosopher and poet. Essays. (Boston.) 1803-1882.
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Giberne, Agnes. English writer on scientific subjects.