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Quote by Bruce Chatwin

“'I will go to France, to Yugoslavia, to China, and continue my profession.' 'As sanitary engineer?' 'No, Monsieur. As adventurer. I will see all the peoples and all the countries of the world.'”

Quote by Bruce Chatwin

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Bruce Chatwin was an English novelist known for his unique travel literature and adventure novels. His works often combined history, travel, and anthropology, winning him a wide readership. more

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