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In Unfamiliar England: A Record of a Seven Thousand Mile Tour by Motor of the Unfrequented Nooks and Corners, and the Shrines of Especial Interest, in England; With Incursions into Scotland and Ireland. by Murphy, Thos. D. (Thomas Dowler)

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Progress vs. Preservation

"Is it morally justifiable to sacrifice historical authenticity and tranquility for the sake of accessibility and modern convenience?"

The Wife (travel-companion)

Cleeve Abbey Custodian (reverent-custodian)

The vs Cleeve

Authenticity vs. Romanticism

"Is it more valuable to celebrate a romanticized vision of the past, even if it's partially fictionalized, or to confront the complexities and less palatable aspects of history?"

Rye House Guide (voluble-guide)

A Friendly Local

Rye vs A

Justice vs. Forgiveness

"Does the pursuit of justice always lead to a better outcome, or are there times when forgiveness is the more virtuous and effective path?"

Wymondham Landlady (captious-landlady)

A Knowledgeable Innkeeper

Wymondham vs A

Duty vs. Desire

"When duty and personal desire clash, which obligation should take precedence, and what are the consequences of prioritizing one over the other?"

King Charles II (tragic-monarch)

A Cathedral Caretaker

King vs A

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