At the Tomb of Shakespeare.
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They cherish his mem'ry, and them as sell picturs of his birthplace, etc., make it prof'tible cherishin' it.
— Artemus Ward
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About Artemus Ward
Artemus Ward (April 23, 1834 – March 6, 1867) was the nom de plume of Charles Farrar Browne, an American humorous writer.
About Artemus Ward
Artemus Ward (April 23, 1834 – March 6, 1867) was the nom de plume of Charles Farrar Browne, an American humorous writer.
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