54 Results in the "Non-Fiction" category


    • Chapter XV – The Compleat Angler Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV – The Compleat Angler opens with a focus on simpler quarry, perfect for novice anglers who seek enjoyment without elaborate skills. Piscator begins by describing the gudgeon, a modest fish praised not just for its flavor but also its healthful qualities. Its silver skin and spotted sides make it easy to recognize, and it favors swift, shallow streams where the current keeps the gravel clean. These fish do not chase flies like trout but feed from the bottom, nibbling on red worms that drift…
    • Chapter XV – Flying Machines Construction And Operation Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV - Flying Machines Construction And Operation opens a timely discussion on aviation’s perceived danger, an issue often inflated by public imagination. Early flight stirred both fascination and fear, and this chapter seeks to realign perception with reality. Rather than promoting flight as entirely safe or inherently dangerous, it acknowledges the balance between risk and innovation while encouraging responsibility among pioneers of the sky. The notion that an aircraft becomes a falling…
    • Chapter XIX – The Compleat Angler Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIX – The Compleat Angler presents a thoughtful survey of England’s rivers, blending admiration for their beauty with appreciation of their cultural, economic, and ecological significance. Piscator draws on the works of Dr. Heylin and other learned sources to offer not just a list of waterways but a tribute to their place in English life. He begins with the Thames, a river of grandeur, tracing its course from its dual origin at the Thame and Isis to where it empties into the sea. The Thames is…
    • Chapter XIX – Flying Machines Construction And Operation Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIX – Flying Machines Construction and Operation dives into the emerging legal complexities brought about by the rise of aviation, a field that, by 1910, had already begun challenging traditional ideas about property, public space, and individual rights. The foundational legal principle discussed here is rooted in ancient common law: landowners possess not only the soil beneath their feet but also the sky above their property—extending indefinitely. Legal authorities such as Blackstone and Coke…
    • Chapter XIV-For Greater Things Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV – For Greater Things begins as Stanislaus Kostka, though just a novice of nine months, moves closer to the moment he long sensed was coming. Despite showing no visible signs of illness, he quietly reveals to a few that August will be his last month on earth. His confidence in this is not based on health but on deep spiritual insight, which he shares shortly after a powerful sermon by Peter Canisius. At the time, those around him pay little attention to his words, assuming they are part of his…
    • Chapter XIV-Flying Machines Construction And Operation Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV - Flying Machines Construction And Operation presents a compelling look into the invisible but powerful forces that shape the journey of every aircraft—wind currents. Rather than offering a theoretical treatment, the chapter captures lived experience, blending technical understanding with the raw unpredictability that every early aviator faced. Arthur T. Atherholt's insights emerge as a focal point, combining personal reflection with lessons learned through high-stakes balloon races and solo…
    • Chapter XIV – The Compleat Angler Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIV – The Compleat Angler opens with an exchange that gently shifts from instruction to fellowship, set against a peaceful riverside scene. Piscator, seasoned and thoughtful, introduces the barbel—an often-overlooked but strong and enduring fish. Its name comes from the small whisker-like barbels under its mouth, a unique trait among river fish. Though prized for the fight it offers, the barbel is not favored for the table. Its flesh can be bland, and its spawn is said to be dangerous,…
    • Chapter XIII-For Greater Things Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII – For Greater Things presents a quiet yet powerful portrait of Saint Stanislaus Kostka during his time as a novice at the Professed House in Rome. At just seventeen, he embraced a routine that many might see as mundane—carrying wood, washing dishes, serving food—yet he approached each task as though it were a divine appointment. While others might seek holiness in miracles or preaching, Stanislaus found it in silent obedience and the smallest duties. His day began early, filled with…
    • Chapter XIII – The Compleat Angler Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII – The Compleat Angler begins with Piscator’s thoughtful reflections on the eel, a fish both admired and misunderstood. With genuine curiosity, he recounts the many theories about how eels reproduce, a mystery that has puzzled naturalists for generations. Some have claimed that eels are born from mud, others from dew, while more grounded observers like Rondeletius propose subtle anatomical evidence suggesting they breed in ways not yet fully grasped. This blend of folklore and evolving…
    • Chapter XIII – Flying Machines Construction And Operation Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XIII - Flying Machines Construction And Operation takes a technical yet practical look into the core challenge that defines flight—power. Unlike vehicles on roads that rely on solid ground for support, airships and aeroplanes must expend energy not only to move but also to stay aloft. This need for constant lift transforms the dynamics of power usage, making flight a far more demanding exercise in engineering than land travel. While a car weighing 4,000 pounds can be driven at 50 miles per hour…
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