Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Whole Five Feet

Posted on July 11, 2009 by ron

I’ve seen their “Libertas”-becrested spines scattered among the classics in used book stores, but had never paid much attention to them. They are the Harvard Classics, and I guess they’re something of a cultural institution, or at least were a … Continue reading →

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Some 2009 Darjeelings

Posted on July 10, 2009 by ron

There was a lot of whining early on about how bad weather was going to make 2009 a bad year for Darjeelings. This may be true in a relative sense, but the teas that I’ve tried so far have been … Continue reading →

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On the Revival of English Magic

Posted on July 3, 2009 by ron

Folklore is filled with stories of hapless humans who find themselves captives in the Land of Fairy and of their rescue by brave knights and enchanters. But never has such a tale been told like this. Jonathan Strange & Mr … Continue reading →

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