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Quote by Walter Lord

“I never earned a dollar that was not somehow through writing.”

Quote by Walter Lord

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Walter Lord was an American author renowned for his contributions to maritime history, particularly his extensive work on the Titanic disaster. Born on October 8, 1917, and passing away on May 19, 2002, Lord's most notable work, 'A Night to Remember,' offers a detailed account of the RMS Titanic's tragic sinking. more

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