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The Explorer

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4 out of 5
Based on 259 Ratings and 45 Reviews

Book Description
"Hamlyn's Purlieu, a palatial estate, had belonged to the Allertons for 300 years. And with each generation the Allertons grew prouder. But at length Purlieu came into the hands of Fred Allerton: and the gods, blind for so long to the prosperity of this house, determined now, it seemed, to wreak their malice."

THE EXPLORER is the story of the Allertons, Fred and his children, as they deal... More
Book Information
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group
BindingPaperback (39 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages204
ISBN-100140029060
ISBN-13978-0140029062
Publication Date/1969
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About W. Somerset Maugham (Author) : W. Somerset Maugham is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of W. Somerset Maugham include The Merry-Go-Round, Mrs. Craddock, Explorer, and Hero.
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