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FICTION
Eyes of an Eagle
Uncle Fonse says the young generation can’t shoot: in his day they didn't waste their ammunition on starlings
December
1
1939
JESSE STUART
Eyes of an Eagle
JESSE STUART
December
1
1939
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FICTION
Eyes of an Eagle
Uncle Fonse says the young generation can’t shoot: in his day they didn't waste their ammunition on starlings
December
1
1939
JESSE STUART
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