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Lord Kitchener (then Sir Kitchener) working at a folding table in Sudan.
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Sheldon, Eugene M. (24 April 1936). "Charles Mills Sheldon".
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The Invisible Island - A Story of the Far North of Queensland
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On the Trail of the Arabs: A Story of Heroic Deeds in Africa
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Chaloner of the Bengal Cavalry: A Tale of the Indian Mutiny
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In the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain
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The King's Knight. A tale of the days of King Edward III
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A flame suddenly illuminated the struggle between decks
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Hodgson, Pat (1977). "Charles M. Sheldon (1866-?)".
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Hodgson, Pat (1977). "Charles M. Sheldon (1866-?)".
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Edgar the Ready: A Tale of the Third Edward's Reign
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Under the Rebel's Reign: A Story of Egyptian Revolt
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469:by Geralding Mockler
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244:The Strand Magazine
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