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South Carolina counts by centuries, where Kansas counts by years.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “South Carolina counts by centuries, where Kansas counts by years.”
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Sumner contrasts the historical timelines of South Carolina and Kansas to emphasize their differences.
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