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His literary attainments were of a high order, and some of the books of which he was the author will no doubt furnish instructive and entertaining reading for many generations to come.
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Adlai Stevenson
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gutenberg.orgAdlai Stevenson: “His literary attainments were of a high order, and some of the books of which he was the author will no doubt furnish…”
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Stevenson praises Cox's literary contributions, suggesting their lasting impact on future generations.
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