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So Englishmen saw it. Lincoln's insincerity was regarded as proven by two things: his earlier denial of any lawful right or wish to free the slaves; and, especially, his not freeing the slaves in 'loyal' Kentucky and other United States areas or even in Confederate areas occupied by United States troops, such as New Orleans.

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A man in the jungle at night, as someone said, may suppose a hyena's growl to be a lion's; but when he hears the lion's growl, he knows damn well it's a lion.

Sheldon Vanauken

Sheldon Vanauken

Sheldon Vanauken

Born: August 4, 1914

Died: October 28, 1996 (aged 82)

Bio: Sheldon Vanauken was an American author, best known for his autobiographical book A Severe Mercy, which recounts his and his wife's friendship with C. S. Lewis, their conversion to Christianity, and dealing with tragedy. He published a sequel in 1985 titled Under the Mercy.

Known for:

A Severe Mercy (1977)
Under the Mercy (1985)
The little lost Marion and other mercies (1996)
The glittering illusion (1985)
Gateway to Heaven (1980)

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