I hope this book will throw a little light on the nature of human coutage and its lack.. when the last argument of kings viz cannon or war pursues its loud & murderous course. (Vernon Scannell)

I hope this book will throw a little light on the nature of human coutage and its lack.. when the last argument of kings viz cannon or war pursues its loud & murderous course.

Vernon Scannell

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