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“I have looked warily at anthropologists ever since the day when I went to hear a great Greek scholar lecture on the Iliad, and listened for an hour to talk about bull-roarers and leopard-societies.”

Quote by Katharine Fullerton Gerould

Book:Modes and Morals

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Modes and Morals

This book delves into the intricacies of social behaviors and the philosophical underpinnings of moral values. more

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Katharine Fullerton Gerould

Katharine Fullerton Gerould was an American writer renowned for her contributions to children's literature. Born on February 6, 1879, and passing away on July 27, 1944, Gerould's works often addressed themes of social justice and the value of education. more

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