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Quote by Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd

“Don't turn your back upon your doctrinal doubts and difficulties. Go up to them and examine them. Perhaps the ghastly object which looks to you in the twilight like a sheeted ghost may prove to be no more than a table-cloth hanging upon a hedge.”

Quote by Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd

Book:The Recreations of a Country Parson

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The Recreations of a Country Parson

This book offers a glimpse into the daily life and hobbies of a rural parish priest, showcasing the cultural and social context of the time. more

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Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd

Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd was a prominent 19th-century British writer. Born on November 3, 1825, and passing away on March 1, 1899, he is known for his novels and essays. Boyd's work is celebrated for its deep character development and rich imagination. more

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