Humorist Dooly and His Satirical Combat Tales
The piece profiles John M. Dooly a fearless, witty Georgia figure famed for nonviolence and sharp wit. It recalls clashes with judges, a duel avoidance with a wooden leg, and a clever quip about preferring to fill columns in newspapers than lose a fight.
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Grady
Georgia
Philadelphia Times
John M. Dooly
Dooly
Lincoln
Snetly
Tate
W. H. Crawford
Crawford
Colonel Dooly
The Art of Making Coffee Across Cultures
An exploration of coffee methods from France England and beyond. It describes grinding fresh grounds, drawing out flavor and aroma while keeping the liquid clear, with steps for two pots, boiling and infusion, and tricks like saffron vanilla isinglass or white wine to clarify the brew.
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England
Great Jewels of the World Across Centuries
A historical survey of precious stones tracing value trends from ruby and diamond to topaz. It recounts famous diamonds such as Braganza, Orloff, Regent Pitt and Koh i Noor, noting origins, owners, prices, and dramatic fortunes.
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London
Amsterdam
British Quarterly Review
Dresden
Brazil
Lennant
Cape
Sanoy
Matan
Orloff
Catharine II
Tuscany
Florence
Pitt
Duke of Orleans
Minas Geraes
Shah
Russia
Chosrocs
Abbas Mirza
Rundell & Bridge
Marquis of
Hastin
Charles the Bold of
Burgundy
Nancy
Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy
Bombay
India
James II
Louis XIV
Koh-i-noor
Parteal
Thomas Pitt
Fort St. George
Europe
Pope
France
Napoleon I
Punjaab
New York Sun
Things Not to Do in Neighbor Relations
Do not repeat ill reports of neighbors without solid evidence. Avoid listening to unfriendly or disruptive sources who spread discord. Do not defame others or speak evil while angered or embittered. Wait until emotions cool to judge whether to utter or suppress the matter.
Words of Wisdom on Life and Character
A compact collection of aphorisms on friendship, happiness, and self improvement. It urges avoiding false praise, embracing effort over pleasure, and viewing critique as cheaper than genuine reform. The notes emphasize hope, education of the heart, and manners as outward signs of virtue, urging authentic private conduct.
Sunset on the Rosstrapper Cliff in Harper's Magazine
A vivid scene from Harper's Magazine describes standing eight hundred feet above a valley at sunset. Mountains, meadows, and a shifting sky frame cascades, mist, and distant peaks including the Brocken. The narrator notes rain showers, glowing tree tops, and a dramatic red and gold sunset over a broad plateau.
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Hexentanzplatz
Rosstrapped
Brocken
Harper's Magazine
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