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“Later they took him to Jackson and that explained it; he was crazy.”

Quote by Shelby Foote

Book:Follow Me Down

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Shelby Foote was an American historian and author, renowned for his works on the American Civil War. Born on November 17, 1916, and passing away on June 27, 2005, Foote's writing style was marked by its vivid storytelling and rich historical detail, earning him high regard among scholars and the general public alike. more

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