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Quote by Mary Hunter Austin

“When a woman ceases to alter the fashion of her hair, you guess that she has passed the crisis of her experience.”

Quote by Mary Hunter Austin

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Mary Hunter Austin
Mary Hunter Austin

Mary Hunter Austin was an American writer known for her descriptions of the desert landscapes in the southwestern United States. Her works are often characterized by a naturalist style that depicts the natural scenery and local culture of the American Southwest. more

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