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	Richard Schirrmann: the man who invented youth hostels 3.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Youth Hostel Pioneer: Peace, Travels, Adventure and the Life of Jack Catchpool by Duncan M. Simpson (Goodreads Author), James Blake (Foreword) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Mrs Miniver

by Jan Struther

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The Odyssey

by Homer

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