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Quote by Lincoln Barnett

“The written word is the link between the past and the future.”

Quote by Lincoln Barnett

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Lincoln Barnett

Lincoln Barnett, born on February 12, 1909 and died on September 8, 1979, was an accomplished editor renowned for his contributions to the publishing industry. more

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