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“Wherever we go in the world we find other men speaking the same language, planning the same plans, dreaming the same dreams. And one of the big four - brownie, or brookie, cutthroat or rainbow - is the cause of it all”

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Roderick Haig-Brown

Roderick Haig-Brown was a Canadian writer renowned for his profound insights into nature and outdoor life. His works often explore the relationship between humans and the natural world, as well as considerations of environmental conservation. more

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