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    <body><![CDATA[&quot;A Letter to American Boys&quot; is an 1878 open letter written by George MacDonald. This letter includes (and is mostly composed of) a delightful short story of spiritual allegory that is likely to catch your interest. To enjoy the story best, you must understand it's allegorical nature. &quot;...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41129568">more...</a>]]></body>
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