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“History and legend and art and romance meet and mingle to create that indefinable sorcery of Venice. It is like nothing on earth except a poet's dream.”

Quote by Lilian Whiting

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Lilian Whiting, born on October 3, 1859, and died in 1942, was a distinguished journalist known for her contributions to women's rights and the field of journalism. more

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