Anne Dillard Research Paper

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Eugene, your work is truly magnificent! It is very descriptive and interesting to read. I felt as if I was reading another one of Anne Dillard's discoveries! I felt you did the best on your organization and descriptive words.

I thought you could talk more about the fluke because it was a big part of the story but, everything besides that is very

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