Within late years it has been my privilege to visit Ireland; and I can truly say that no country in Europe possessed for me a deeper interest than the little island about whose name clusters so much of romance and of enchantment.
Adlai Stevenson: “Within late years it has been my privilege to visit Ireland; and I can truly say that no country in Europe possessed for…”
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Stevenson shares his admiration for Ireland, reflecting on its romantic and enchanting qualities from his personal experiences.
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