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Louise Seymour Houghton
Louise Seymour Houghton (1838–1920) was an American writer, translator, and social reformer. She was a contributor to various publications and authored works such as "Telling Bible Stories" and "Our Debt to the Red Man." Houghton was deeply engaged in social work, particularly in advocating for Native American rights and promoting ethical education for children. Additionally, she was involved in translating German works and was known for her commitment to philanthropy and public welfare initiatives.
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CHAPTER I YOUTH Assisi is to-day very much what it was six or seven hundred years ago. The feudal castle is in ruins, but the aspect of the city is just the same. Its long-deserted streets, bordered by ancient houses, lie in terraces half-way up the steep hill-side. Above it Mount Subasio proudly towers, at its feet lies outspread all the Umbrian plain from Perugia to Spoleto. The crowded houses...
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