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John Corwell, Sailor and Miner; and, Poisonous Fish: 1901

by Louis Becke

Level B2 · Upper-intermediateAdventure5 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
5 chapters
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About this book

A weary colonial governor receives a visit from John Corwell, a seasoned sailor who brings news of a magnificent new harbor and fertile islands in the South Seas, sparking hope for the struggling settlement’s survival and future prosperity.

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Contents

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01I · Ch.1Free
02II
03III
04IV
05POISONOUS FISH OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS

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