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Jane Ball’s *Designs for Reading – Short Stories* gathers a variety of tales that examine the challenges of hardship, danger, and the human desire for mastery. The stories span rugged landscapes, from hunting grounds to remote islands, and touch on survival, animal trapping, and the psychological complexities of human relationships.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Jane Ball
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