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My idea of Great Britain is based, not upon flying visits, but upon my study of English history and literature.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “My idea of Great Britain is based, not upon flying visits, but upon my study of English history and literature.”
Editor's note · Context
Sherman emphasizes that his understanding of Great Britain is rooted in historical study rather than short visits.
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