by Brett & Kate McKay
Image from Molly Des Jardin
Editor’s note: The commentary and selection for this manvotional comes from Sam, an AoM Community member.
Nothing quenches my thirst for adventure quite like the books of H. Rider Haggard. This summer I discovered him when I read “King Solomon’s Mines” and its sequel. While the first book is a brilliant epic [...]
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by Brett & Kate McKay
Back in 1852, a young man wrote Scottish writer, historian, and educator Thomas Carlyle asking for suggestions on books to read. A small Scottish provincial newspaper published Carlyle’s response. In his response, Carlyle advises the young man to stay away from fluff, study history, and read about ideas he’s curious about. Moreover, Carlyle encourages the young [...]
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