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“The British boy suffers the greatest restraint during the period when the call of nature, the instincts of play and adventure, are most urgent. Naturally, he looks eagerly forward to the time of escape, which he fondly imagines will be when his boyhood is over and he is free of masters.”

Quote by William Henry Hudson

Book:Far Away and Long Ago: A History of My Early Life

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Far Away and Long Ago: A History of My Early Life

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William Henry Hudson

William Henry Hudson, born on August 4, 1841, and died on August 18, 1922, was a renowned British naturalist writer. He is known for his detailed descriptions of the natural world and profound insights into the relationship between humans and nature. more

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