Quote by A. E. van Vogt

Chum was a British boy's weekly which, at the end of the year was bound into a single huge book and the following Christmas parents bought it as Christmas presents for male children.

Chum was a British boy's weekly which, at the end of the yea

Summary

This quote refers to "Chum," a British boy's weekly magazine. At the end of each year, the issues of the magazine were collected and bound into a large book. In the tradition of Christmas gift-giving, parents would purchase this book as a special Christmas present for their male children. This suggests that "Chum" magazine held significant value and was seen as a desirable and enjoyable reading material for boys, making it a popular choice among parents for holiday gifting.

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By A. E. van Vogt

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