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“I can rise above the humility of my failure with an intense desire to search deeper and a blind faith that some day my sight may pierce through the veils that hide. I know God's face is there if I keep my gaze steady enough.”

Quote by Emily Carr

Book:Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily Carr

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Hundreds and Thousands: The Journals of Emily Carr

This book presents the intimate writings of Emily Carr, a renowned Canadian artist, providing a unique glimpse into her thoughts, experiences, and artistic development during the early 20th century. more

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Emily Carr was a renowned Canadian artist known for her unique West Coast Indigenous art style and landscape paintings. Her works profoundly depicted the natural landscapes and Indigenous cultures of British Columbia, Canada, and had a profound impact on the Canadian art world. more

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