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“Those old ages are like the landscape that shows best in purple distance, all verdant and smooth, and bathed in mellow light.”

Quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin

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Edwin Hubbel Chapin

Edwin Hubbel Chapin was an American poet recognized for his romantic and patriotic verse. Born on December 29, 1814, in New York, he spent much of his life in the Midwest, particularly in Illinois and Indiana. His poetry often reflected his love for nature and his country, with works that included both individual and collective experiences. He passed away on December 26, 1880. more

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