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“This is the violet hour, the hour of hush and wonder, when the affectations glow and valor is reborn, when the shadows deepen along the edge of the forest and we believe that, if we watch carefully, at any moment we may see the unicorn.”

Quote by Bernard DeVoto

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Bernard DeVoto was an American historian renowned for his in-depth research into the history of the American West. His works are characterized by vivid narration and profound analysis, which have had a profound impact on later historians. more

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