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So geographers, in Afric maps

Quote byJonathan Swift · 1667–1745

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: On Poetry: Poetry, a Rhapsody (1733).

English (original)

So geographers, in Afric maps, With savage pictures fill their gaps, And o'er unhabitable downs Place elephants for want of towns.

— Jonathan Swift

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