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This is especially true of the United States, where the majority of its inhabitants are engaged in farming.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “This is especially true of the United States, where the majority of its inhabitants are engaged in farming.”
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Sherman emphasizes the significance of farming in the United States, noting its prevalence among the population.
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