Saturday, October 03, 2009

Obelisks!

At the Guardian, Philip Pullman on the last man who knew everything:
how the human vocal organs worked, the fact that giants probably didn't exist but dragons probably did, how to make a magic lantern, what the Potala palace in Lhasa looked like, and the habits and appearance of the celebrated juvenile Tartar demon and murderer, Phut.
The book he's reviewing sounds wonderful.

2 comments:

  1. Oh, a new book on Kircher! 'Tis a good day!!!!

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  2. цензовый электрошокер австрийский

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