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Quote by G. M. Trevelyan

“There is no orthodoxy in walking. It is a land of many paths and no-paths, where every one goes his own and is right.”

Quote by G. M. Trevelyan

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G. M. Trevelyan
G. M. Trevelyan

G. M. Trevelyan was a distinguished British historian, recognized for his scholarly works on the history of England. Born on February 16, 1876, and passing away on July 21, 1962, Trevelyan's writing was celebrated for its lively narrative and his skill in reenacting historical events. more

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