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The Snake Book of Great Pearls collecteth materials which do not fit conveniently inside the ancient narrative or the modern covenants.

The collection containeth:

1. Selections from THE BOOK OF THE FIRST POINT. 2. Selections from THE BOOK OF THE BOUNDED OBSERVER. 3. TYLER— HISTORY, being a founding testimony of the Discovery. 4. THE EMPTY ROOM, being a later testimony concerning God. 5. THE ARTICLES OF UNCERTAINTY. 6. THE 13 HUMAN LIES, reproduced as originating Society canon where supplied.

The word pearl doth not certify that every sentence is beyond revision. A pearl may be precious and still be carried in a pocket with keys.