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- Book First: Chapters 1–4
- Book First: Chapters 5–8
- Book First: Chapters 9–12
- Book First: Chapters 13–16
- Book Second: Chapters 17–21
- Book Third: Chapters 22–26
- Book Fourth: Chapters 27–31
- Book Fourth: Chapters 32–35
- Book Fifth: Chapters 36–39
- Book Fifth: Chapters 40–43
- Book Fifth: Chapters 44–48
- Book Sixth: Chapters 49–52
- Book Sixth: Chapter 53–Epilogue
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