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Proceedings at the Centennial Celebration of Concord Fight, April 19, 1875

This book documents the proceedings of a significant historical event, featuring speeches and discussions by various participants on the 100th anniversary of the pivotal battle in the American Revolutionary War that took place in Concord, Massachusetts. more

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George William Curtis
George William Curtis

George William Curtis was an American writer born on February 24, 1824, and died on August 31, 1892. He was known for his essays and editorial work, serving as the editor of Harper's Magazine, which had a significant impact on the literary world. more

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“A man sentenced to death obtained a reprieve by assuring the king he would teach his majesty's horse to fly within the year - on the condition that if he didn't succeed, he would be put to death at the end of the year. "Within a year," the man explained later, "the king may die, or I may die, or the horse may die. Furthermore, in a year, who knows? Maybe the horse will learn to fly." My philosophy is like that man's. I take the long-range view.”