SONS OF THE SOIL
PART I
Whoso land hath, contention
hath.
CHAPTER I
The chateau
Les Aigues, August 6, 1823.
To Monsieur Nathan,
My dear Nathan,—­You, who provide the public
with such delight...
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Sons of the Soil
Honoré de Balzac
Honore de Balzac