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OUTDOORS
The First Law of Summer
Heed it and you'll find the livin' easy
August
1
1981
GEOFFREY NORMAN
The First Law of Summer
GEOFFREY NORMAN
August
1
1981
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OUTDOORS
The First Law of Summer
Heed it and you'll find the livin' easy
August
1
1981
GEOFFREY NORMAN
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