Notes from a Diary: 1896 to January 23, 1901, Volume 1John Murray, 1905 - Authors, English |
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Page 141 - As to all parts of learning he was almost illiterate, and thought no other part of history so considerable as what related to his own family ; in which, no doubt, there had been some very memorable persons.