Category Archives: Journals

Life of a Fern Hunter

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Roger Pocock

Snippets 213. The following quote is taken from Over the Sea and Far Away, by Thomas Woodbine Hinchcliff, published in 1876: Of all regions that I have as yet seen in the world there is nothing comparable to this Brazilian … Continue reading →

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The Killer Leaf

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Roger Pocock

Snippets 212.  Thomas Woodbine Hinchcliff was a mountaineer, explorer and travel writer, who served as President of the London-based Alpine Club, the first mountaineering club in the world, between 1875 and 1877. During that time one of his several travel … Continue reading →

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Travels on the Continent and in England (Part 4)

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Journals 14.4.  This is the conclusion of my article about Travels on the Continent and in England, by August Hermann Niemeyer, which details the German writer’s 1819 visit to the country he had always wanted to experience: England. One aspect I … Continue reading →

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Travels on the Continent and in England (Part 3)

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Journals 14.3.  This is a continuation of my article about Travels on the Continent and in England, by August Hermann Niemeyer, which details the German writer’s 1819 visit to the country he had always wanted to experience: England. And he wanted … Continue reading →

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Travels on the Continent and in England (Part 2)

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Journals 14.2.  This is a continuation of my article about Travels on the Continent and in England, by August Hermann Niemeyer, which details the German writer’s 1819 visit to the country he had always wanted to experience: England. I have written … Continue reading →

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Travels on the Continent and in England (Part 1)

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Roger Pocock

Journals 14.1.  August Hermann Niemeyer (1754-1828) was a German theologian, author of Charakteristik der Bibel (Characteristics of the Bible), who became vice-chancellor of the University of Halle-Wittenberg. In 1807 the city of Halle fell to Napoleon’s forces, Niemeyer was deported … Continue reading →

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Journals 13.4 – Reminiscences of an Idler (Part 4)

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Roger Pocock

This is the conclusion of my article on Henry Wikoff’s journal. For the previous parts, please see the entries posted on 7th, 14th and 21st March 2015. High society was not just about politicians and Royalty, and there were plenty … Continue reading →

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Journals 13.3 – Reminiscences of an Idler (Part 3)

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Roger Pocock

This is the continuation of my article on Henry Wikoff’s journal. For the previous parts, please see the entries posted on 7th and 14th March 2016. There is no doubt that Wikoff had ambitions to break into the inner circles … Continue reading →

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Journals 13.2 – Reminiscences of an Idler (Part 2)

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Roger Pocock

This is the continuation of my article on Henry Wikoff’s journal. For the previous part, please see the entry posted on 7th March 2016. Wikoff’s first exploration of London was an eye-opener for him, with everything on such a grand … Continue reading →

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Journals 13.1 – Reminiscences of an Idler (Part 1)

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Roger Pocock

Henry Wikoff was a reporter for the New York Herald and a man of great independent wealth due to a large inheritance. He spent years travelling around the world and climbed the society ladder, gradually making social connections to work … Continue reading →

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