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Name: In the Beginning
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Virginia Hamilton

A thought-provoking collection of twenty-five stories that reflect the wonder and glory of the origins of the world and humankind. With commentary by the author. “A must for mythology shelves.”--Booklist

First publish date: 1988

Authors: Virginia Hamilton

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