On the wagon sped, and I, as well as my comrades, gave a despairing farewell glance at freedom as we came in sight of the long stone buildings.
Nellie BlyAbout author
- Author's profession: Journalist
- Nationality: american
- Born: May 5, 1864
- Died: January 27, 1922
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