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“The colors of the underwater rock [are] as pale and delicate as those in the wardrobe of an 18th-century marchioness.”

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William Manchester
William Manchester

William Manchester was a renowned American historian and biographer, born on April 1, 1922, and passed away on June 1, 2004. His works are known for their in-depth research and vivid narrative, with notable titles including 'The American Century' and 'Cromwell'. more

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