“My mother would thump me sharply on the head with a thimble or a spoon if I became too noisy with the whistle when I was playing I was a steamboat captain. She had no sense of the dignity of command.”
Quote by Lincoln Steffens
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The World of Lincoln Steffens
This book delves into the life and career of Lincoln Steffens, a prominent figure in American journalism and social activism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It explores his influential reporting, his role in the Progressive movement, and his lasting impact on American society. more
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