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FICTION
The Great Devil Fish
Although the giant ray plays the villain in many sea tales he asks only to be let alone
September
1
1941
BOB RUSSELL
The Great Devil Fish
BOB RUSSELL
September
1
1941
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FICTION
The Great Devil Fish
Although the giant ray plays the villain in many sea tales he asks only to be let alone
September
1
1941
BOB RUSSELL
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