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“... nothing seems completely to differentiate the poor but poverty. We find no adjectives to fit them, as a whole, only those of which Want is the mother. "Miserable" covers many; "shabby" most, and I am sadly aware that, in a large majority of minds, "disagreeable" includes them all.”

Quote by Albion Fellows Bacon

Book:Beauty for Ashes, by Albion Fellows Bacon; with Numerous Illustrations

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Beauty for Ashes, by Albion Fellows Bacon; with Numerous Illustrations

'Beauty for Ashes' is a religious novel by Albion Fellows Bacon, featuring numerous illustrations that complement the narrative. The book explores themes of redemption and spiritual transformation through its engaging storytelling. more

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Albion Fellows Bacon

Albion Fellows Bacon was an American writer born on April 8, 1865, and died on December 10, 1933. Known for his profound insights into the relationship between humans and nature, Bacon's works often explore the connections between individuals and society. more

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Book:Beauty for Ashes, by Albion Fellows Bacon; with Numerous Illustrations

Source: Beauty for Ashes, by Albion Fellows Bacon; with Numerous Illustrations

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Book:Beauty for Ashes, by Albion Fellows Bacon; with Numerous Illustrations

Source: Beauty for Ashes, by Albion Fellows Bacon; with Numerous Illustrations

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Source: Beauty for Ashes, by Albion Fellows Bacon; with Numerous Illustrations

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Book:Beauty for Ashes, by Albion Fellows Bacon; with Numerous Illustrations

Source: Beauty for Ashes, by Albion Fellows Bacon; with Numerous Illustrations

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