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Sailor

Richard McKenna, born on May 9, 1913, was a renowned sailor from the United States. He accumulated extensive experience in his maritime career and made significant contributions to navigation technology.

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Famous Richard McKenna Quotes

“My early book learning came to me as naturally as the seasons in … the little town in which I grew up. … Quite early I began to find a special charm in an unpeopled world … of lava rock and sagebrush desert. … I was often more purely happy at such times than I think I have ever been since.”

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Book:New eyes for old: nonfiction writings

Source: New eyes for old: nonfiction writings

“You can't just plain die. You got to do it by the book.”

Book Dies

Book:Casey Agonistes: And Other Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories

Source: Casey Agonistes: And Other Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories

About the Author

Born: May 9, 1913
Died: November 1, 1964
Known for: Sailor
Quotes: 5

Books & Sources

Casey Agonistes: And Other Science Fiction and Fantasy StoriesRelated source material

New eyes for old: nonfiction writingsRelated source material

The Sand PebblesRelated source material

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