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Quote by Beryl Markham

“You can live a lifetime and at the end of it, know more about other people than you know about yourself.”

Quote by Beryl Markham

Book:The Illustrated West with the Night

Work

The Illustrated West with the Night

This book showcases stunning illustrations of the American West and its night sky, capturing the beauty and vastness of the natural landscape. more

Author

Beryl Markham, born on October 26, 1902, and died on August 3, 1986, was a renowned Kenyan female pilot and author. She was born in the United Kingdom but grew up in Kenya and is best known for her exceptional flying achievements and literary works. more

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