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“I think the rapidly growing tendency to regard animals as born for nothing except slavery to so-called humanity absolutely disgusting.”

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Victor Gollancz
Victor Gollancz

Victor Gollancz was a prominent British publisher who had a profound impact on the British publishing industry in the early 20th century. He was known for his passion for literature and his support for emerging writers. more

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