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presented him with a copy of his volume of poems entitled "Drum Taps," writing his autograph in the book
Proctor naively remarks that this little book has ever since remained unopened, until, when penning this
his essays entitled the 'New Spirit,' and Robert Louis Stevenson's rather faint-hearted one in his book
His talk was often of the actors and singers of his prime, of the books from which he had received the
One quaint method of reading which he indulged in would have driven the devout book-lover wild.
He would tear a book to pieces—literally shed its leaves, putting the loose sheets into the breast pocket
He gave me his book, very dull I remember. I think I shall give Mr. T. a copy of it.
Most of our meetings here were held for recreation and pleasure, but nevertheless, new books, magazine
This little book has ever since remained unopened, until, while penning this article, it was referred