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The first chapter of a book is often the hook to draw a reader in. It could make you eager for more or realize it isn't for you. In this, the 8th First Chapter Collection, we offer you old favorites, such as Pride and Prejudice and The Call of the Wild. We tour the world, with Mexico and The Natural History of Selbourne, contemplate philosophy with Knowing and Being and relax with a Dissertation on Oriental Gardening with a side of Cakes and Cookies. ( )
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Magic Window:
BC Admin - Link to author on Wikipedia (if available): ( Various) : n/a
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- Number of sections (files) this project will have: 15
- Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: No
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Genres for the project: General Fiction; *Non-fiction
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Now, that we've entered 2021, I want to start by reading a piece that I've been thinking about since I first heard of its existance lat year. I've got 3 questions though:
