The Germans are exceedingly fond of Rhine wines; they are put up in ta…

Mark Twain
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The Germans are exceedingly fond of Rhine wines; they are put up in tall, slender bottles, and are considered a pleasant beverage. One tells them from vinegar by the label. ✨ Mark Twain (2016). A Tramp Abroad, p.85, Xist Publishing
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The Germans are exceedingly fond of Rhine wines; they are put up in tall, slender bottles, and are considered a pleasant beverage. One tells them from vinegar by the label. ✨ Mark Twain (2016). A Tramp Abroad, p.85, Xist Publishing

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