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Pride & Distance: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
The Netherfield Ball is interrupted when the news of a deadly epidemic is announced. The roads are closed and the residents of Meryton are required to go into lockdown. While out for a morning stroll in Longbourn’s grove, Elizabeth Bennet encounters Mr Darcy. Is he as insufferable as she imagined?
Although Fitzwilliam Darcy cannot return to London as he planned, nothing can prevent him from escaping Netherfield and the encroaching Caroline Bingley. While riding through the neighbouring fields, he is startled to find Miss Elizabeth unaccompanied. How can he cast her out of his mind when she insists on being unforgettable?
The influenza epidemics mentioned in this story are purely fictional; however, this sweet story may have some coincidental resemblance to recent events.
Although Fitzwilliam Darcy cannot return to London as he planned, nothing can prevent him from escaping Netherfield and the encroaching Caroline Bingley. While riding through the neighbouring fields, he is startled to find Miss Elizabeth unaccompanied. How can he cast her out of his mind when she insists on being unforgettable?
The influenza epidemics mentioned in this story are purely fictional; however, this sweet story may have some coincidental resemblance to recent events.
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Published May 12, 2021
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May 29, 2021
The authorities issued those dreaded words… QUARANTINE!
Rating: clean quick read at 18-chapters. Angst Level: minimal, mostly stress due to lovers being separated. Source: KU [5-19-21] Spoiler Alert: This review may contain *** Spoilers ***
“Buy the toilet paper;
Bye to the life you knew before;
By tomorrow,
The storefronts will be closed down.” –Eric Overby, Legacy
During the Netherfield Ball, Colonel Forster interrupted the dance to make an announcement. Influenza had struck London and they were closing all the roads trying to contain the epidemic. Everyone was encouraged to go home and quarantine for a fortnight. The panic sent everyone scurrying for their carriages.
This was such a cute story. I absolutely loved the way the author twisted our favorite story around a pandemic like the one we are experiencing. Mr. Collins was in a panic to get to his patroness and left in a hurry. Of course, the foolish vicar was stopped within ten miles of Longbourn. Since the authorities didn’t know if he had been exposed during his travels, they placed him in quarantine. What a cute way to keep him out of the story.
The home dynamics changed considerably within the Bennet household. With no one to impress, Mrs. Bennet relaxed and paid close attention to her daughters. When she relaxed, Mr. Bennet paid more attention to his wife and daughters.
Since this was a love story the author had to get our couples together. Longbourn and Netherfield estates shared property lines. The gentlemen could ride their horses from property to property without traveling the public roads. The moths were soon drawn to the flames. What a cute and adorable story.
Lydia managed to do a stupid thing. Caroline attempted a stupid thing. Louisa Hurst aided and abetted her sister in that stupid thing. What happened next was amazing and I had to laugh. Poor Charles. I can’t say without giving it away. I highly recommend this for a light quick read.
The author missed a very important opportunity. She had set it up perfectly and left clues everywhere only didn’t go there. I was actually looking for it and was hoping it would happen. However, it didn’t. Dang. Whatever. I was so disappointed it didn’t go there.
“You couldn’t do this and you couldn’t do that, but life went on.” –Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
Rating: clean quick read at 18-chapters. Angst Level: minimal, mostly stress due to lovers being separated. Source: KU [5-19-21] Spoiler Alert: This review may contain *** Spoilers ***
“Buy the toilet paper;
Bye to the life you knew before;
By tomorrow,
The storefronts will be closed down.” –Eric Overby, Legacy
During the Netherfield Ball, Colonel Forster interrupted the dance to make an announcement. Influenza had struck London and they were closing all the roads trying to contain the epidemic. Everyone was encouraged to go home and quarantine for a fortnight. The panic sent everyone scurrying for their carriages.
This was such a cute story. I absolutely loved the way the author twisted our favorite story around a pandemic like the one we are experiencing. Mr. Collins was in a panic to get to his patroness and left in a hurry. Of course, the foolish vicar was stopped within ten miles of Longbourn. Since the authorities didn’t know if he had been exposed during his travels, they placed him in quarantine. What a cute way to keep him out of the story.
The home dynamics changed considerably within the Bennet household. With no one to impress, Mrs. Bennet relaxed and paid close attention to her daughters. When she relaxed, Mr. Bennet paid more attention to his wife and daughters.
Since this was a love story the author had to get our couples together. Longbourn and Netherfield estates shared property lines. The gentlemen could ride their horses from property to property without traveling the public roads. The moths were soon drawn to the flames. What a cute and adorable story.
Lydia managed to do a stupid thing. Caroline attempted a stupid thing. Louisa Hurst aided and abetted her sister in that stupid thing. What happened next was amazing and I had to laugh. Poor Charles. I can’t say without giving it away. I highly recommend this for a light quick read.
The author missed a very important opportunity. She had set it up perfectly and left clues everywhere only didn’t go there. I was actually looking for it and was hoping it would happen. However, it didn’t. Dang. Whatever. I was so disappointed it didn’t go there.
“You couldn’t do this and you couldn’t do that, but life went on.” –Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl
June 21, 2021
There is no angst in this story and our couple resolve the issue of that insult as well as whether or not Wickham was cheated out of a living very early in the tale.
An announcement of a 14 day quarantine in place due to an outbreak of influenza in London has the guests at the Netherfield Ball scurrying for their hats, wraps and carriages. Darcy cannot leave but can ride on the property. And Elizabeth Bennet is allowed to walk out on Longbourn lands. With their borders meeting it is no surprise that they will encounter one another. That first meeting clears up bad feelings and they agree to meet again...all the while maintaining a healthy distance due to the quarantine issues. Later in this story they are also joined by Jane and Bingley.
So it is that these couples have all the time and privacy to get to know one another and determine how they will act on the feelings which develop. Mr. Bennet indicates that he knows what has been going on and we learn that his property manager has been spying on those meetings.
Wickham and Caroline have their parts but each also are handled in definitive ways. Georgiana stays in London until the quarantine is over. While we are amused when Collins insists he must depart for Rosings as Lady Catherine must need him. He does not get far as all the roads are closed during the shut-down and he is arrested.
Short, sweet and certainly apropos as we wind down from our own COVID quarantine.
An announcement of a 14 day quarantine in place due to an outbreak of influenza in London has the guests at the Netherfield Ball scurrying for their hats, wraps and carriages. Darcy cannot leave but can ride on the property. And Elizabeth Bennet is allowed to walk out on Longbourn lands. With their borders meeting it is no surprise that they will encounter one another. That first meeting clears up bad feelings and they agree to meet again...all the while maintaining a healthy distance due to the quarantine issues. Later in this story they are also joined by Jane and Bingley.
So it is that these couples have all the time and privacy to get to know one another and determine how they will act on the feelings which develop. Mr. Bennet indicates that he knows what has been going on and we learn that his property manager has been spying on those meetings.
Wickham and Caroline have their parts but each also are handled in definitive ways. Georgiana stays in London until the quarantine is over. While we are amused when Collins insists he must depart for Rosings as Lady Catherine must need him. He does not get far as all the roads are closed during the shut-down and he is arrested.
Short, sweet and certainly apropos as we wind down from our own COVID quarantine.
October 20, 2021
4.5 stars due to editing errors, otherwise, a solid page-turner with excellent writing traits.
I won't be summarizing the novel or giving out spoilers. My review is technical in nature since this can make or break the reading enjoyment.
The plot of this novel was refreshing, though it did play interestingly into recent events. The story arc was complete. Flow was steady with no unnecessary deviations from the main story and the romance was believable and played out at a good pace. Characterizations were close to canon. The minimal new characters were mainly off camera. There was no true villain. I did not detect any major plot holes or places where suspension of disbelief was necessary other than the base premise and the understanding of the epidemic and its etiology, which I do believe are later than the Regency era. (I don't think this is a spoiler.)
Non-Regency words or words used differently than they would have been in the Regency included staff, bounder, hostess, aback, scarf, druthers, check, normal, normalcy, trousseaus, nightcap, and "The Maritimes." Writers, remember that Canada was separate colonies until 1867! The Maritimes as a geographic entity came into play in 1921! These are usual words found often in JAFF. Non-British words include holidays and "the holidays," and "we will" for "we shall." A "typo was "sent" for "scent."
Non-Regency concepts include the announcement of a betrothal in the London Gazette; routs for Caroline (routs were rather rowdy drinking parties); a groom would not be taken along to drive a Darcy's carriage, he would have an under-coachman or a tiger. I already mentioned the etiology of influenza or other contagions being unknown at the time, though the author handled the issue fairly well and I fell into the story as intended. Non-canon concepts include the phrase "break his fast" (breakfast will do), Darcy's father passed away four years ago (it was five).
The word "compromise" meant "to settle a dispute by mutual concessions" in the Regency (source: Johnson's dictionary of 1806 and 1839) and not "to force a marriage." This misconception is common among Regency writers and I don't know which Regency writer started it, but it needs to stop.
The book used good deep POV and showing techniques without a fault, so the reader is in the character's head all the time and knows which character is leading the plot at any point without wondering about this, saving confusion and back-reading. Bravo.
The cover is a beauty. I'm not certain it's a great representation of the story, though. I would have chosen something that was more indicative of the main interactions (no spoiler). Even so, if the idea is to get the reader to want to buy the book based on the cover, this one does it. It's different, attractive, well-balanced, and has a solid Regency feel to it. Kudos to the designer. I do hope that he/she gets recognized well enough to do a lot more covers in JAFF.
In summary, I have to say that this is an excellent novel with a strong, well-developed romantic line in its non-canon presentation and I find the application of some of the modern principles to be believable even if they weren't strictly Regency concepts. This is a novel I'd strongly recommend to my friends for pure reading enjoyment. I'll definitely be buying more books from this author.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF author and because of that, some might say that this review is a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are honest and impartial. I write them for both the reader and the author.
I won't be summarizing the novel or giving out spoilers. My review is technical in nature since this can make or break the reading enjoyment.
The plot of this novel was refreshing, though it did play interestingly into recent events. The story arc was complete. Flow was steady with no unnecessary deviations from the main story and the romance was believable and played out at a good pace. Characterizations were close to canon. The minimal new characters were mainly off camera. There was no true villain. I did not detect any major plot holes or places where suspension of disbelief was necessary other than the base premise and the understanding of the epidemic and its etiology, which I do believe are later than the Regency era. (I don't think this is a spoiler.)
Non-Regency words or words used differently than they would have been in the Regency included staff, bounder, hostess, aback, scarf, druthers, check, normal, normalcy, trousseaus, nightcap, and "The Maritimes." Writers, remember that Canada was separate colonies until 1867! The Maritimes as a geographic entity came into play in 1921! These are usual words found often in JAFF. Non-British words include holidays and "the holidays," and "we will" for "we shall." A "typo was "sent" for "scent."
Non-Regency concepts include the announcement of a betrothal in the London Gazette; routs for Caroline (routs were rather rowdy drinking parties); a groom would not be taken along to drive a Darcy's carriage, he would have an under-coachman or a tiger. I already mentioned the etiology of influenza or other contagions being unknown at the time, though the author handled the issue fairly well and I fell into the story as intended. Non-canon concepts include the phrase "break his fast" (breakfast will do), Darcy's father passed away four years ago (it was five).
The word "compromise" meant "to settle a dispute by mutual concessions" in the Regency (source: Johnson's dictionary of 1806 and 1839) and not "to force a marriage." This misconception is common among Regency writers and I don't know which Regency writer started it, but it needs to stop.
The book used good deep POV and showing techniques without a fault, so the reader is in the character's head all the time and knows which character is leading the plot at any point without wondering about this, saving confusion and back-reading. Bravo.
The cover is a beauty. I'm not certain it's a great representation of the story, though. I would have chosen something that was more indicative of the main interactions (no spoiler). Even so, if the idea is to get the reader to want to buy the book based on the cover, this one does it. It's different, attractive, well-balanced, and has a solid Regency feel to it. Kudos to the designer. I do hope that he/she gets recognized well enough to do a lot more covers in JAFF.
In summary, I have to say that this is an excellent novel with a strong, well-developed romantic line in its non-canon presentation and I find the application of some of the modern principles to be believable even if they weren't strictly Regency concepts. This is a novel I'd strongly recommend to my friends for pure reading enjoyment. I'll definitely be buying more books from this author.
Disclaimer: I'm a JAFF author and because of that, some might say that this review is a conflict of interest. However, I was a reader first, and my reviews are honest and impartial. I write them for both the reader and the author.
June 2, 2021
This is a sweet story with almost zero angst. Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy get to know each other while walking in the grove. They must stay socially distant due to a flu epidemic. It is amazing how well you can get to know someone if you communicate.
May 30, 2021
Good book
I loved this story it was absent of the misunderstanding between Darcy and Lizzy. Their live story was gradual and mutual. I would have liked to have an epilogue!!
I loved this story it was absent of the misunderstanding between Darcy and Lizzy. Their live story was gradual and mutual. I would have liked to have an epilogue!!
December 17, 2021
Lovely
A rather lovely and sweet little variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Cassandra B. Leigh.
A rather lovely and sweet little variation inspired by Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice by Cassandra B. Leigh.
June 2, 2021
Sweet and simple
A book to remind us that this current covid-19 pandemic is just one of several widespread outbreaks in history. During the Netherfield ball, an influenza outbreak in London is announced, resulting in a lockdown for two weeks. Elizabeth and Jane begin a series of secret meetings with Darcy and Bingley out of doors, on Longbourn's property, and their courtships begin and quickly flourish. The parallels are drawn with our own current safety measures, such as social distancing, hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and wearing a face covering at certain times.
The story is very simply written, with a great deal of narrative, no real villains or obstacles, and no drama or angst in the romance. Everyone cooperates to make this smooth sailing for the two couples. The only thing even close to an obstacle is Caroline Bingley, and she is given a set-down for the ages. Even the most troublesome members of the Bennett family, when forced to spend all their time together at home, magically improve in behavior and disposition.
This isn't great literature, but it's a cute idea for a story, and it's written well enough to be a pleasant and enjoyable way to pass a few hours. I recommend it.
A book to remind us that this current covid-19 pandemic is just one of several widespread outbreaks in history. During the Netherfield ball, an influenza outbreak in London is announced, resulting in a lockdown for two weeks. Elizabeth and Jane begin a series of secret meetings with Darcy and Bingley out of doors, on Longbourn's property, and their courtships begin and quickly flourish. The parallels are drawn with our own current safety measures, such as social distancing, hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and wearing a face covering at certain times.
The story is very simply written, with a great deal of narrative, no real villains or obstacles, and no drama or angst in the romance. Everyone cooperates to make this smooth sailing for the two couples. The only thing even close to an obstacle is Caroline Bingley, and she is given a set-down for the ages. Even the most troublesome members of the Bennett family, when forced to spend all their time together at home, magically improve in behavior and disposition.
This isn't great literature, but it's a cute idea for a story, and it's written well enough to be a pleasant and enjoyable way to pass a few hours. I recommend it.
May 30, 2021
This was a sweet, very low angst story. Being forced to stay in Hertfordshire after the Netherfield Ball due to an epidemic and a quarantine, D&E are given the chance to get to know and understand each other much faster than canon.
Elizabeth relinquished her poor opinion of Darcy very very fast. I believe she was already in love by day 3 or 4 of the quarantine which stretched believability to me. Mr. & Mrs. Bennet also seem to transform without a catalyst. While I did enjoy the new and improved version of mama and papa Bennet, it seemed to come out of nowhere without an explanation as to what prompted the change. Darcy seemed to be without his usual hauteur and without any flaws at all and Elizabeth was pretty perfect as well.
There were many things to enjoy in this book, but the somewhat spontaneous character improvements in almost all the characters, while pleasant, doesn’t make for the most exciting or engaging read. I enjoy characters with a little more color and this book would have benefited from more of a plot. It was okay-good, but not great.
Elizabeth relinquished her poor opinion of Darcy very very fast. I believe she was already in love by day 3 or 4 of the quarantine which stretched believability to me. Mr. & Mrs. Bennet also seem to transform without a catalyst. While I did enjoy the new and improved version of mama and papa Bennet, it seemed to come out of nowhere without an explanation as to what prompted the change. Darcy seemed to be without his usual hauteur and without any flaws at all and Elizabeth was pretty perfect as well.
There were many things to enjoy in this book, but the somewhat spontaneous character improvements in almost all the characters, while pleasant, doesn’t make for the most exciting or engaging read. I enjoy characters with a little more color and this book would have benefited from more of a plot. It was okay-good, but not great.
September 14, 2023
An epidemic breaks up the Netherfield ball, sending nearly everyone into isolation for two weeks .
Not everyone is content to remain indoors during the imposed quarantine. This is especially true for Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Initially, at odds due to Wickham's lies, after explanations and apologies are made, they become more than either expected. As the days of quarantine are recounted, finally, Caroline Bingley receives a proper sit-down from both Mr. Darcy and her brother. We're given a glimpse into the minds and hearts of our two favorite couples . We are also given a glimpse of the actively involved father, Mr. Bennet, as well as the affectionate Mr. and Mrs. Bennet . Enjoy!
Not everyone is content to remain indoors during the imposed quarantine. This is especially true for Miss Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. Initially, at odds due to Wickham's lies, after explanations and apologies are made, they become more than either expected. As the days of quarantine are recounted, finally, Caroline Bingley receives a proper sit-down from both Mr. Darcy and her brother. We're given a glimpse into the minds and hearts of our two favorite couples . We are also given a glimpse of the actively involved father, Mr. Bennet, as well as the affectionate Mr. and Mrs. Bennet . Enjoy!
May 27, 2021
No angst and very sweet
Things I liked about this novel: Bingley had a backbone from the start; Jane wasn’t a pushover who couldn’t do anything without Elizabeth; Caroline got set straight early in story; Hurst was a like able character who spoke truthfully and directly to all especially Caroline; Mrs Bennet was the most sensible version of that character I have ever read and Lydia was not allowed to do as pleased while being pampered by her mother. What I did not like: no Epilogue - so disappointing that author didn��t tidy things up with a glimpse of ODC 5-10 years later. Caused me to deduct a point from my rating.
Things I liked about this novel: Bingley had a backbone from the start; Jane wasn’t a pushover who couldn’t do anything without Elizabeth; Caroline got set straight early in story; Hurst was a like able character who spoke truthfully and directly to all especially Caroline; Mrs Bennet was the most sensible version of that character I have ever read and Lydia was not allowed to do as pleased while being pampered by her mother. What I did not like: no Epilogue - so disappointing that author didn��t tidy things up with a glimpse of ODC 5-10 years later. Caused me to deduct a point from my rating.
July 19, 2021
Well-written however…
A most well-written and well thought-out variation. However it’s lack of ample angst makes it insufficient to propel this reader’s excitement to the right degree. It just wasn’t enough: majority of the angst in Canon are taken away which makes the resultant romance between the beloved couple lack-luster and unsatisfactory. The main variation, which serves to be the main angst is the epidemic, but it’s not enough to make this variation more remarkable or memorable.
A most well-written and well thought-out variation. However it’s lack of ample angst makes it insufficient to propel this reader’s excitement to the right degree. It just wasn’t enough: majority of the angst in Canon are taken away which makes the resultant romance between the beloved couple lack-luster and unsatisfactory. The main variation, which serves to be the main angst is the epidemic, but it’s not enough to make this variation more remarkable or memorable.
May 29, 2021
Nice but rather uneventful
There is an epidemic of influenza and the roads are closed. Darcy and Bingley can't escape Meryton after the Netherfield ball and they meet with Lizzy and Jane in the Woods, coming to a better understanding. They won't make it official before Darcy can see Georgiana and I was expecting some delay, conflict or adversity but it's just a matter of getting it done.
There is an epidemic of influenza and the roads are closed. Darcy and Bingley can't escape Meryton after the Netherfield ball and they meet with Lizzy and Jane in the Woods, coming to a better understanding. They won't make it official before Darcy can see Georgiana and I was expecting some delay, conflict or adversity but it's just a matter of getting it done.
December 6, 2022
Light Reading
Well written and with some great dialogue, this still comes in as rather light reading. The dramatic arc is pretty shallow. Also, the Reformation of Mr. And Mrs. Bennet occurs a bit too easily. It is presented mostly as a 'fait accompli' rather than giving us a view of the process.
This book does contain, however, one of the best 'put Caroline in her place' story lines in JAFF.
Well written and with some great dialogue, this still comes in as rather light reading. The dramatic arc is pretty shallow. Also, the Reformation of Mr. And Mrs. Bennet occurs a bit too easily. It is presented mostly as a 'fait accompli' rather than giving us a view of the process.
This book does contain, however, one of the best 'put Caroline in her place' story lines in JAFF.
June 27, 2021
Ok
A bit mild. Though perhaps Darcy and Elizabeth's behavior pushed some boundaries. One can hardly blame Lydia for being misled. But what about Kitty? How does she become a new jewel? Mary is intelligent but Kitty is never described so.
A bit mild. Though perhaps Darcy and Elizabeth's behavior pushed some boundaries. One can hardly blame Lydia for being misled. But what about Kitty? How does she become a new jewel? Mary is intelligent but Kitty is never described so.
July 11, 2021
I thought it was a cute little story but of course there are out of character behaviors, mostly from Mr. and Mrs. Bennett. I usually don't mind unless it puts off the story and affects ODC with angst and pain. This one was one that I didn't mind, it was nice to see the difference in character.
October 14, 2021
A Sigh of pleasure!
This was a delightful story. It took me back to when I was a nine year old little girl and twirled round-and-round and pretended to be a bride, be married and live happily ever after. It was a perfect escape.
This was a delightful story. It took me back to when I was a nine year old little girl and twirled round-and-round and pretended to be a bride, be married and live happily ever after. It was a perfect escape.
February 18, 2023
Greatly enjoyed
This was a well thought out story and well edited. The only complaint I have is that the ending was rather abrupt. An epilogue would have been nice.
I recommend and will definitely read again .
This was a well thought out story and well edited. The only complaint I have is that the ending was rather abrupt. An epilogue would have been nice.
I recommend and will definitely read again .
August 4, 2021
Nice short story
It was almost an abridged P&P... Not so much tension and buildup, yet, still a sweet love story. The end.
It was almost an abridged P&P... Not so much tension and buildup, yet, still a sweet love story. The end.
August 10, 2021
Quick HEA with little actual drama/angst
Read
August 29, 2021Simplistic, surface-level writing. Considering what we are living through, having everything wrapped up all nice and tidy with a pretty bow after two weeks with no tension didn't resonate with me.
July 17, 2023
3.5/5
October 17, 2025
easy,simple story without angst
Elizabeth's feeling to Darcy changed quite quickly, other characters were different with canon in good way.
Elizabeth's feeling to Darcy changed quite quickly, other characters were different with canon in good way.
January 9, 2022
In this Pride and Prejudice variation, the Netherfield Ball is halted and the guests told to return home and stay in, as there is an epidemic. How will this change the lives of the Bennet daughters. And those in the neighbourhood.
An enjoyable story
An enjoyable story
May 22, 2021
A nice little story low angst but enjoyed it very much.
March 26, 2022
While grammatically correct, this variation is written in a very simplistic style, suitable for young teens, or even preteens. Elizabeth Bennet is portrayed as rather naive, with none of her usual wit and intelligence in evidence. Even though this is a short book (145 pages), it seemed to drag, since very little was happening. Rain and mud were the biggest villains.
The plot involves an influenza outbreak, forcing a two-week quarantine, which delays Darcy and Bingley's departure to London. A two-week quarantine for an epidemic which abruptly ends seems a bit ridiculous in today's eyes. There are other factual problems. In the book, a government edict from London recommended washing hands to prevent the spread. It wasn't until 1847 that hand washing was discovered to be a deterrent to disease. Even then, it was ridiculed for decades before becoming standard practice. Later, the term AWOL was used. That first appeared in 1891 in the U.S. military.
The plot involves an influenza outbreak, forcing a two-week quarantine, which delays Darcy and Bingley's departure to London. A two-week quarantine for an epidemic which abruptly ends seems a bit ridiculous in today's eyes. There are other factual problems. In the book, a government edict from London recommended washing hands to prevent the spread. It wasn't until 1847 that hand washing was discovered to be a deterrent to disease. Even then, it was ridiculed for decades before becoming standard practice. Later, the term AWOL was used. That first appeared in 1891 in the U.S. military.
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