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“It's all in the day's work, as the huntsman said when the lion ate him.”

Quote by Charles Kingsley

Book:Westward Ho!: Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon, in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty, Queen Elizabeth

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Westward Ho!: Or, The Voyages and Adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the County of Devon, in the Reign of Her Most Glorious Majesty, Queen Elizabeth

This novel is a fictional account of Sir Amyas Leigh's journey and escapades in the Elizabethan era, showcasing the era's historical and cultural context. more

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Charles Kingsley

Charles Kingsley was a British professor, born on June 12, 1819, and died on January 23, 1875. He is known for his contributions to literature and education. more

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