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ENGLISH CLERGY—ONE, A ROGUE; ANOTHER, A SCIENTIST PART 3

THE STUDENT Thomas Espin was highly motivated by viewing the Great Comet of 1874. Even in 1888 when appointed the vicar of Tow Law, in England’s northern County Durham, he … Continue reading

February 7, 2019 · 1 Comment

ENGLISH CLERGY—ONE, A ROGUE; ANOTHER, A SCIENTIST PART 2

YESTERDAY, WE encountered a real rogue of an English prelate. Today and tomorrow in Parts 2 and 3, we meet another member of the English clergy, one who was honored … Continue reading

February 6, 2019 · Leave a comment

ENGLISH CLERGY—ONE, A ROGUE; ANOTHER, A SCIENTIST PART 1

THERE’S SATISFACTION in buying a book for one reason, then coming to enjoy it for other reasons entirely. So it is with A Field Guide to the English Clergy, by … Continue reading

February 5, 2019 · 2 Comments