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It is a fine thing to be out on the hills alone. A man can hardly be a beast or a fool… — Francis Kilvert

Personal journal

It is a fine thing to be out on the hills alone. A man can hardly be a beast or a fool alone on a great mountain.

Francis Kilvert
1871
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Spending time in natureMan and natureNature
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Personal journal
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1871
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Francis Kilvert
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Kilvert, Francis. Diary entry. 29 May 1871.

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