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Giant Feet and Rhinoceros Gums
Max of the Month 7. When reading non-fiction books from the 19th Century, one finds no shortage of great writers who have now been largely forgotten. However, occasionally a writer comes to light whose work is so entertaining, and who … Continue reading
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Tagged John Bull and His Island, Max O'Rell, Women in history
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Quick Quotes 21. The following quote is taken from John Bull and His Island, by Max O’Rell, published in 1883: But it is in Scotland above all that one must look for sound business principles. Indeed, those who have never … Continue reading
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Danger! Lady on Board!
Snippets 158. In John Bull and His Island (1883), Frenchman Max O’Rell describes the experience of travelling in England at the time. He is largely complimentary about the railway system, commenting on the lack of bureaucracy in comparison with France, … Continue reading
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Tagged John Bull and His Island, Max O'Rell, Railways, Trains
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Etiquette on the Horsebus
Snippets 156. During the latter half of the 19th Century, horse drawn omnibuses were a popular means of transport. Some of these were even double decker, with uncovered benches on the top deck. A familiar sight greeting a traveller at … Continue reading
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The English need to travel
Snippets 154. Last week we looked at a quote from John Bull and His Island (1883), by Max O’Rell, in which the author (who hailed from France) examines the peculiar character of the English and what sets them apart from … Continue reading
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The idea of “home”
Snippets 153. Over the last three years that Windows into History has been going, I have occasionally championed a particular favourite author of mine from the late 19th Century: Max O’Rell (1847-1903). He was a humourous French travel writer, whose … Continue reading
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