Samuel Smiles：Thrift, Excerpt 439

We have already referred to the philanthropic work accomplished by Edward Akroyd in the county of York. We have now to refer to the Crossley firm, whose carpets are known throughout the world. We refer to them with the greater pleasure, as their history contains a story which may possibly add to the interest of this book,--which, however useful, some readers may consider to be rather dull to read.

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