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    On Patrol
    On Patrol
    On Patrol
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    On Patrol

    By John Graham Bower

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    "On Patrol" by John Graham Bower
    Bower was born in South Africa the son of a decorated Commander in the British Army. This experience helped give him the inspiration he needed from the world to write his poems. His words are cutting and relatable and have found their way into the hearts of readers for over a century. Even amateur poetry-readers are able to read and love his work thanks to its lack of pretentiousness.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateDec 20, 2019
    ISBN4064066140007
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