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John Speed (1552-1629), an English cartographer and historian, is renowned for his influential maps and contributions to the dissemination of geographical knowledge. His works have had a profound impact on the field of cartography and the study of history.

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“This is desire, daughter, the endless piercing that informs the universe throughout eternity,”

Desire Universe Eternity

Book:The Temple Dancer

Source: The Temple Dancer

“It's one thing to be helpless as one tries to lace a corset or to mount an elephant, quite another to be helpless as a bandit pushes a black steel knife against the flesh of your throat while his brother comes to join him.”

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Book:The Temple Dancer: A Novel of India

Source: The Temple Dancer: A Novel of India

“Jews ate the English nation to its bones.”

Nations Jew Bones

Author:John Speed

“In Islam, all living things have souls. We are made pure by the fire of the lord compassion.”

Made Soul Compassion Lord Fire Pure Islam Living Things

Book:The Temple Dancer: A Novel of India

Source: The Temple Dancer: A Novel of India

About the Author

Born: 1552
Died: July 28, 1629
Known for: Author
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