Vardis Fisher
Vardis Alvero Fisher (March 31, 1895 – July 9, 1968) was a writer best known for his popular historical novels of the Old West. He also wrote the monumental 12-volume Testament of Man (1943–1960) series of novels, depicting the history of humans from cave to civilization. It was considered controversial because of his portrayal of religion, especially the Judeo-Christian tradition, emphasis on sexuality, and conclusions about anthropology.
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“Salad is roughage and a French idea.”
—U.S. grandmother. As quoted in Once a Tramp, Always ..., by M.F.K. Fisher (1969)