Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott

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Title: Little Women

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Release Date: May, 1996 [EBook #514] [This file was last updated on September 6, 2003]

Edition: 13

Language: English

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LITTLE WOMEN

by Louisa May Alcott

CHAPTER ONE

PLAYING PILGRIMS

"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug.

"It's so dreadful to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking down at her

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