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KING EDWARD VII.
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I sincerely say that I take a great interest in all that is connected with agriculture. The very backbone of the Country, the best recruits of the Army and Navy, come from the agricultural districts. . . . . I may say that what will do more than anything else towards making a country prosperous is the extension of its agriculture. . . . It is impossible for any British gentleman to live at his country place without taking an interest in agriculture.
(1871-75)
And here again, "the human note" is audible:
We see especially how much the comfort, the well-being, prosperity, and happiness of
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