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A Key to the Portuguese Language; containing Expressions on a variety of Subjects: to which is added, a Compendium of the Portuguese Grammar, &c. By D. E. De Lara, author of a "Key to the Spanish Language." 2s. 6d.

Geography for Youth, adapted to the different classes of Learners. By the late Rev. John Hartley.-Revised by his Son.

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