As you know, Monsieur Newbury, the civilization is but a th… - L. Sprague de Camp

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As you know, Monsieur Newbury, the civilization is but a thin crust over our savage interiors, no matter if our skins be white or black. We must try to keep this shell of egg intact.

L. Sprague de Camp

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About L. Sprague de Camp

(November 27, 1907 – November 6, 2000) was an American writer of science fiction, fantasy and non-fiction. In a career spanning 60 years, he wrote over 100 books, including novels and works of non-fiction, including biographies of other fantasy authors. He was a major figure in science fiction in the 1930s and 1940s.

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Birth Name: Lyon Sprague de Camp

Alternative Names: L. Sprague De Camp • J. Wellington Wells

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Ndovu beamed. "No apologies needed. What you say is high praise here.

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