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Mark Twain quote about reading from Following the Equator (1897) - 'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.

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“ 'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read. ”

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Author

Mark Twain

Source

Following the Equator

Topic

reading praise book classic

Date

1897

Language

English

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http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2895/2895-h/2895-h.htm

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Mark Twain quote about reading from Following the Equator (1897) - 'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.

Mark Twain quote about reading from Following the Equator (1897) - 'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.

Mark Twain quote about reading from Following the Equator (1897) - 'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.

Mark Twain quote about reading from Following the Equator (1897) - 'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read.