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Quote by Ted Trueblood

“The silence of nature is very real. It surrounds you, you can feel it”

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Ted Trueblood was an American writer known for his naturalist style of novels. His works often explore the relationship between humans and nature, as well as reflections on modern life. Born in 1913, he passed away in 1982. more

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