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Journals 10.5 – Loiterings in Europe by John Corson (Part 5)

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Roger Pocock

This is the final part of my article on Corson’s journal.  For the previous parts please see the entries posted on 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th January 2016. For the next leg of his journey, Corson travelled through Germany and … Continue reading →

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Journals 6.3 – Excursion to Guernsey and Jersey, 1834 (Part 3)

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Roger Pocock

The following is a continuation of my essay on an anonymous, unpublished journal, which began with Excursion to Scotland.  For the previous parts, please see the earlier entries from 10th and 14th August 2015. Accompanying the Excursion to Scotland, there … Continue reading →

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Journals 4.3 – Men and Manners by Grant Thorburn (Part 3)

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Roger Pocock

This is the third part of my article on Grant Thorburn’s journal.  For the first and second parts please see the earlier entries from 1st July and 5th July 2015. Next on the agenda for Thorburn was an investigation into … Continue reading →

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