The Provost (Edinburgh: Blackwood, 1822) p. 19.
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To rule without being felt…is the great mystery of policy.
— John Galt (novelist)
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About John Galt (novelist)
John Galt (May 2, 1779 – April 11, 1839) was a Scottish writer, businessman and colonial administrator. He is now mostly remembered for his The Provost, The Member, and other satirical novels of political life.
About John Galt (novelist)
John Galt (May 2, 1779 – April 11, 1839) was a Scottish writer, businessman and colonial administrator. He is now mostly remembered for his The Provost, The Member, and other satirical novels of political life.
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