Charles Sumner: “Since then I have never looked upon them, even at a distance, I have…”

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Since then I have never looked upon them, even at a distance, I have never thought of them, without feeling that they are monumental.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner reflects on the lasting significance of the Welsh Mountains in relation to his memories.

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Charles Sumner: “Since then I have never looked upon them, even at a distance, I have never thought of them, without feeling that they…”