Universal literacy was a 20th-century goal. Before then, reading and writing were skills largely confined to a small, highly educated class of professional people.
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"Universal literacy was a 20th-century goal. Before then, reading and writing were skills largely confined to a small, highly educated class of professional people." — Hugh Mackay
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Universal literacy was a 20th-century goal. Before then, reading and writing were skills largely confined to a small, highly educated class of professional people. — Hugh Mackay
About Hugh Mackay
Hugh Mackay was a Scientist from United Kingdom (1867–1890).
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This quote is attributed to Hugh Mackay, a Scientist from United Kingdom.
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Hugh Mackay lived from 1867 – 1890.