A Philosopher Cobbler Among Pageant Crowds
An observer recounts a crowded Pekin spectacle where a humble cobbler in the crowd shares gritty wisdom about life. He speaks of endurance, kinship with his tools, and the choice to stay rooted in craft over chasing wealth and fame. The tale contrasts aristocratic display with simple labor and a man’s long life philosophy.
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Coller
Muie
Dre
Cobler
Hammier
Faft
Hammer
Adien
Cambray
Curistian’s Magazine
Miter
Fenelon
France
Cardinal Mazarin
Louis XIV
England
Port News: Windy Day Sends Numerous Ships to Sea
August 10 report notes a westerly wind sending several His Majestys ships to sea and many vessels remain in the Downs. Arrivals include Baltimore Town from Virginia and Mary from Barcelona.
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Wind
Extract of a Portsmouth letter Aug 9 Lieut ships quaran tide
From Portmouth this morning sailed out of harbor His Majestys ships Windsor under Captain Cleveland Tartar under Captain Knight and the Hunter under Captain Faulkinson The following ships are performing quarantine at the Mother Bank viz
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Windsor
Clevland
Tartar
Knight
Hunter
Faulkinson
Mouter Bank
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