Lewis Carroll, Diary for 23 Nov 1874; see Lewis Carroll's Diaries, vol.6 (2001).
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He much disheartened me by holding out no hopes that Holiday would be able to illustrate a book satisfactorily.
— Lewis Carroll on Henry Holiday
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Source: Wikiquote: "Henry Holiday" (Quotes about Holiday)
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About Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll (born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson 27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898) was an English author, mathematician, Anglican clergyman, logician, and amateur photographer. His father was Charles Dodgson (archdeacon), his great-grandfather was Charles Dodgson (bishop) and his nephew was Stuart Dodgson Collingwood.
About Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll (born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson 27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898) was an English author, mathematician, Anglican clergyman, logician, and amateur photographer. His father was Charles Dodgson (archdeacon), his great-grandfather was Charles Dodgson (bishop) and his nephew was Stuart Dodgson Collingwood.
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