Monthly Archives: November 2020

Book Review: Hedgehogs (Barron’s)

Posted on November 19, 2020 by nathanalbright

Hedgehogs: A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual, by Sharon Vanderlip This book, strangely enough, shows itself to be speaking of rather two minds when it comes to hedgehogs. It appears as if the honesty of the author on the one hand … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Hedgehog Care

Posted on November 19, 2020 by nathanalbright

Hedgehog Care: The Essential Guide To Ownership & Care Of Your Pet, by Kate H. Pellham Although I am someone who has had few pets over the course of my life, I do have a fondness in thinking about odd … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Hedgehogs (Animal Safari)

Posted on November 19, 2020 by nathanalbright

Hedgehogs (Animal Safari), by Kari Schuetz Hedgehogs are not the sort of animal that one would think of as being a safari find, but Africa is one of three continents where hedgehogs appear naturally, along with Europe and Asia. To … Continue reading →

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Sic Semper Rebelles: Part Three

Posted on November 18, 2020 by nathanalbright

The beleaguered chief of internal security went back to his own set of offices a bit frustrated with himself and with life. It was a difficult thing to be responsible for the safety and well-being of a royal family who … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Characteristics Of True Devotion

Posted on November 18, 2020 by nathanalbright

Characteristics Of True Devotion, by Jean Nicolas Grou Something about this book bothers me. Admittedly, as someone who is not familiar with Grou’s other writings and only barely familiar with his life–he was a noted and prolific French Jesuit writer … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Manual Of Devotion

Posted on November 18, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Manual Of Devotion, by Thomas Frank Gailor This particular book was written by the chaplain of the University of the South towards the end of the 19th century, and it is interesting to see what devotion meant to someone … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Devotion Of The Bona Mors

Posted on November 18, 2020 by nathanalbright

Devotion Of The Bona Mors, Or Art Of Dying Happy, by anonymous Once upon a time there was a focus on having a good death. It was thought that in order to have a good life, one had to have … Continue reading →

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Sic Semper Rebelles: Part Two

Posted on November 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

When the crown prince returned to his part of the palace, he was still not fully composed when he came upon his son. “What’s wrong?” the young prince asked. “Did grampa make you cry?” “Not exactly,” the crown prince replied. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Knight Who Saved England

Posted on November 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Knight Who Saved England: William Marshal And The French Invasion, 1217, by Richard Brooks One of the more interesting aspects of English history is the myth that the English Channel has formed a strong barrier against foreign invasion. This … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Fatal Colours

Posted on November 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

Fatal Colours: Towton 1461: England’s Most Brutal Battle, by George Goodwin This book is an example of a solid and well-written battle study that is mainly of interest to those who are fond of reading about the Wars of the … Continue reading →

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