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The Mississippi and its paddle boats, and the rivers of Bengal and their gleaming steamers evoked a similar atmosphere of romance, of long, song-filled voyages, high winds and lonely sunsets.
Qurratulain Hyder
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Qurratulain Hyder
Age: 80 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 20
Died: 2007
Died: August 21
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Aligarh
Uttar Pradesh
Ainee Apa
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