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The Return of Frank Merriwell
His fan club survived him
August
1
1952
IRVING WALLACE
Edgar De Evia
The Return of Frank Merriwell
IRVING WALLACE
August
1
1952
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The Return of Frank Merriwell
His fan club survived him
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1952
IRVING WALLACE
Edgar De Evia
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