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The Second Tree from the Corner

by E.B. White · 1954

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This book contains a collection of essays, poems, and stories by the author. Most of the items originally appeared in The New Yorker magazine.

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humorhumorMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1950s1950sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 271 pages
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