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The Bloody Doctor
The Bloody Doctor begins with a recollection as sharp as the breeze skimming the loch’s surface—where triumph is rare, but every cast carries hope. The narrator revisits Clearburn Loch, a rugged haven where trout still thrive despite dwindling populations elsewhere. The loch, distant and unforgiving, holds a charm stronger than logic. It’s not the ease of the catch that draws anglers, but the purity of the challenge. Even on days when lines come back empty, the promise of wild fish gliding under…-
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The Lady or the Salmon?
The Lady or the Salmon? opens with the quiet intensity of a man not merely fishing, but facing the final reckoning of his heart. The Hon. Houghton Grannom, once bound for marriage and happiness, now casts his line not for sport, but for release. On the very waters of the Tweed, his actions speak more of sorrow than strategy. The cancellation of his wedding to Olive Dunne, following a scandal too recent to forget, has left him with a wound pride cannot mask. His journey to The Trows isn’t just an…-
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A Tweedside Sketch
A Tweedside Sketch begins with an unvarnished admission of the narrator’s long-standing flaw—carelessness. It’s not born of laziness, but of a restless temperament that overlooks the small things. While such oversight might seem harmless in the moment, it builds a habit that eventually touches every part of life, even something as seemingly peaceful as fishing. As the narrator prepares for a salmon-fishing trip on the River Tweed, this trait resurfaces, leading to yet another avoidable misadventure.…-
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The Double Alibi
The Double Alibi takes shape in a remote glen, where the land lies mostly forgotten by travelers and the silence carries the weight of untold stories. In this untouched corner of Western Galloway, solitude is not just present—it is total. The narrator, drawn there not for trout or company but for peace to work on a manuscript, finds solace in the shepherd’s house. With modest comforts and meager fishing prospects, the setting suits a soul in search of distance from a chaotic world. Amid the quiet,…-
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Scene II. A Bridge
Scene II. A Bridge opens with the soft rhythm of two anglers immersed in their favorite pastime along an English stream. Anglus, whose love for the art of fishing leans toward a poetic devotion, is joined by the more skeptical Scotus. The quiet is soon unsettled by nearby laborers and Scotus’s rising complaints about the costs and unpredictable nature of the pursuit. Attempting to restore the peace, Anglus responds not with argument but with a whimsical song that paints the angler’s world in a tapestry…-
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Interesting Facts for Curious Minds by Jordan Moore is a fun collection of 1,572 random facts covering history, science, and pop culture. Perfect for trivia lovers, it’s a quick and entertaining read for anyone curious about the world.-
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Elzevirs
Elzevirs, the collectible books printed by the Elzevir family in the Netherlands from the late 16th to early 18th centuries, hold a special place in the world of rare book collectors. The chapter opens with an anecdote that highlights the obsession with acquiring Elzevir editions, even leading a countryman to starve himself to afford these rare volumes. His particular fascination was with editions of poets printed by the Elzevirs, especially those with red letters and accurate dates. This devotion to…-
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Curiosities of Parish Registers
Curiosities of Parish Registers explores the fascinating history and quirks of English parish records, which serve as invaluable documents tracing centuries of social, religious, and cultural evolution. Initially established through Cardinal Ximenes’ initiative in 1497, parish registers became a formal requirement in England under King Henry VIII in 1538. These registers, which document baptisms, marriages, and burials, have been critical in preserving historical data, offering crucial insights for…-
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Some Japanese Bogie-Books
Some Japanese Bogie-Books stand as eerie relics in the shadowy world of collectors, with their origins deeply entwined with supernatural lore. These mysterious volumes are not simply books; they are believed to harbor dark spirits and curses, passed down from ancient folklore. In the bustling streets of Tokyo, where antique bookshops abound, there exists a niche community of collectors drawn to the allure of these haunted manuscripts. They seek not just rare editions or beautifully bound volumes, but books…-
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Bibliomania in France
Bibliomania in France reached its peak in the 19th century, capturing the fascination of the wealthy and intellectual elite. Rather than focusing on reading books, this obsession centered around the collection of rare editions and the amassing of vast libraries. For many individuals of this era, books became symbols of power, status, and intellectual supremacy, valued more for their rarity than for the knowledge they contained. This phenomenon, driven by a desire to stand apart from the masses, saw books…-
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