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The Congo and the Cameroons – Penguin Great Journeys
The Congo and the Cameroons contains excerpts from Mary Kingsley’s memoir Travels in West Africa, published in 1897. The first two sections cover some observations and anecdotes about West African flora and fauna, while the last two-thirds of the book follow Mary’s climbing of Mount Cameroon. Normand Roy [CC BY 2.5], via Wikimedia Commons Mary… Read more >>
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Things I’m Looking Forward To
So far, 2019 has been a great year for me in terms of stories to read (and watch). There’s a few things coming up which I’m particularly looking forward to! Read-Alongs April: A Vindication of the Rights of Woman@ A Great Book Study I’m so excited that Ruth is hosting a read-along for Mary… Read more >>
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Adventures in the Rocky Mountains – Penguin Great Journeys
I knew Isabella Bird was a Victorian solo traveler, who had visited far-off places such as China on her own. What I didn’t know was what a great writer she actually was. Adventures in the Rocky Mountains contains excerpts from her book, A Lady’s Life in the Rocky Mountains (1879). Surprisingly for a travelogue, here… Read more >>
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What I’m Reading (and More): March edition
Hi readers – hope everyone is doing well! I’ve been incredibly busy the last several weeks at work, which seems to be the new normal. To be honest, I haven’t been reading much, but I have watched some interesting films lately which I wanted to share. Reading The Acts of the ApostlesRereading Acts, one thing… Read more >>
About Me
Hi, I’m Marian—I talk about classics, history, and other books on this blog, as well as on YouTube.
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- Emo Classics – Bronte, Woolf, and Kierkegaard
- What I’m Reading – It’s Almost March Edition
- What I’m Reading – Morning Coffee Edition
- Oddly Specific Things I Love in Books (and a Few Movies)
- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall – A Long Overdue Review
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