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Henry Morsom
A historical figure mentioned in Old Hammond's narrative.
minor
Also known as Morsom
First appearance: xvii how the change came
Henry Morsom shows up with force in XXVII: The Upper Waters. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Morsom explains the historical transition from machine work to handicraft, and shows the narrator examples of early post-Change pottery.
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