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“A prolonged war in which a nation takes part is bound to impoverish the breed, since the character of the breed depends on the men who are left.”

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J. Arthur Thomson

J. Arthur Thomson was a British author born in 1861 and died on February 12, 1933. His works spanned across novels, poetry, and drama, known for his unique literary style and profound emotional expression. more

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