The Book of Similes

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Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1982 - Reference - 149 pages
A collection of similes and expressions of comparison to suit various occasions.

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Section 2
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Section 3
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The Book of Similes
Robert Baldwin,Ruth Paris
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TitleThe Book of Similes
AuthorsRobert Baldwin, Ruth Paris
Editionillustrated
PublisherRoutledge & Kegan Paul, 1982
Original fromthe University of California
DigitizedFeb 17, 2010
ISBN0710092857, 9780710092854
Length149 pages
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