Morse, Edward Sylvester, 1838-1925 · New York : Harper · leaf 145
ty years; and I have been told that the best kindsof thatched roof will endure for fifty years, though this seemsincredible. As they get weather-worn they are often patchedand repaired, and finally have to be entirely renewed. Oldroofs become filled with dust, assume a dark color, and getmatted… … S^S4o!C^to
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