The poor peasant here hives under conditions quite different from those of Russia. Though often terrible, they are not as appalling as they were there. (Herman Gorter)

The poor peasant here hives under conditions quite different from those of Russia. Though often terrible, they are not as appalling as they were there.

Herman Gorter

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