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“Never was a continent naturally so clean, and made so dirty, as Australia. There was not an animal pest, scarcely a vegetable pest; fools and the old world supplied them all.”

Quote by Randolph Bedford

Book:Naught to thirty-three

Work

Naught to thirty-three

This book follows the journey of a protagonist from childhood to early adulthood, highlighting the various challenges and milestones encountered during this pivotal period in life. more

Author

Randolph Bedford

Randolph Bedford, a distinguished poet, was born on June 27, 1868, and passed away on July 7, 1941. His poetry is renowned for its profound emotion and unique style. more

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