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E. L. G. Steele

A publisher mentioned in the preface.

minor

Also known as Mr. E. L. G. Steele, Mr. Steele

First appearance: Preface to the First Edition

E. L. G. Steele shows up with force in Preface to the First Edition. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The merchant who made the publication of this book possible after it was denied by major publishing houses.
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  • Closing

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See E. L. G. Steele in Preface to the First Edition
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