The Cornhill Magazine (vol. XLI, no. 242 new series, August 1916)

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Cover image. THE CORNHILL MAGAZINE / No. 242 NEW SERIES / Price ONE SHILLING Net / No. 680 / AUGUST / 1916. / LONDON: SMITH, ELDER, & CO., 15 WATERLOO PLACE.

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