Every place but that in which one is born is equally strange and wondrous. Once beyond the bounds of the city walls, and none knows what may happen. We have stepped forth into the Land of Faerie, but at least we are in the open air.
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"Every place but that in which one is born is equally strange and wondrous. Once beyond the bounds of the city walls, and none knows what may happen. We have stepped forth into the Land of Faerie, but at least we are in the open air." — Joseph Jacobs
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Every place but that in which one is born is equally strange and wondrous. Once beyond the bounds of the city walls, and none knows what may happen. We have stepped forth into the Land of Faerie, but at least we are in the open air. — Joseph Jacobs
About Joseph Jacobs
Joseph Jacobs was a Historian from Australia (1854–1916).
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Who said "Every place but that in which one is born is equally strange and wondrous. Once…"?
This quote is attributed to Joseph Jacobs, a Historian from Australia.
When did Joseph Jacobs live?
Joseph Jacobs lived from 1854 – 1916.