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Thinking at the Zoo: Leacock and Wyndham's Bird Talk
Manchester notes reveal Professor Stephen Leacock prefers the sea for thinking, visiting London’s zoo at dawn. George Wyndham told Lady Glenconner he seeks birds and elephants there to steady himself after time in the House of Commons, jesting about parrots and political life.
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Manchester
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London
Stephen Leacock
Lady Glenconner
T. Gatty
George Wyndham
Zoo
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House of Commons