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Quote by Louise Jordan Miln

“An ounce of help is worth more than a pound of pity any day.”

Quote by Louise Jordan Miln

Book:The Green Goddess

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The Green Goddess

This book is a work of fiction that delves into the mystical and the natural world, weaving together elements of fantasy and environmentalism. more

Author

Louise Jordan Miln

Louise Jordan Miln, a British author born in 1864 and died in 1933, is known for her delicate emotions and rich imagination in her children's literature works. more

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