Dear Mr Key, writes Andy Martin, I recently read (or tried to read) a textbook on recent developments in mathematics. Its pages are littered with sentences and phrases which often sound as if they’ve been swiped from one of the … Continue reading
Here is a recording, gouged out of Mr Key’s radio programme, of “British Psychology” from Further Science, Book 20 by Norman Davies (of whom, more soon …)
This week in my cupboard I introduce readers of The Dabbler to the unique genius of Norman Davies and his Further Science. As a reminder, here is the great man’s lesson on Hedge Auras: 1. That April Foliage Plants are … Continue reading
Here is another magnificent extract from Further Science : Book 20 by Norman Davies. (See here.) FASHION SEQUENCE 1. That from 1272/1327, there was a simple monk style. 2. 1327/99 – pointed shoes and sleeves. 3. 1399/1461 – bull horn … Continue reading
Following on from the potted sketches of our national character by Brit and Wartime Housewife, let us turn to Norman Davies. It is far too long since I have posted extracts from his magnificent pamphlet Further Science : Book 20 … Continue reading