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“Although very few people are actually called upon to live in palaces a very large number are unwilling to admit the fact.”

Book:A cartoon history of architecture

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A cartoon history of architecture

This book presents a humorous and illustrative journey through the evolution of architecture, using cartoons to depict various architectural styles and periods. more

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Osbert Lancaster

Osbert Lancaster was a prominent cartoonist known for his unique style and sense of humor. Born on August 4, 1908, and passing away on July 27, 1986, Lancaster's cartoons were celebrated for their insightful social commentary and wit. His work was published in various publications, gaining widespread popularity among readers. more

Book:The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., comprehending an account of his studies, and numerous works, in chronological order: a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published; the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for near half a century during which he flourished

Source: The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., comprehending an account of his studies, and numerous works, in chronological order: a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his composition, never before published; the whole exhibiting a view of literature and literary men in Great Britain, for near half a century during which he flourished

“The Kassideans or Assideans...arose either during the Captivity or soon after the restoration...The Essenians were, however, undoubtedly connected with the Temple (of Solomon), as their origin is derived by the learned Scalier, with every appearance of truth, from the Kassideans, a fraternity of Jewish devotees, who, in the language of Laurie, had associated together as 'Knights of the Temple of Jerusalem.'...From the Essenians Pythagoras derived much, if not all, of the knowledge and the ceremonies with which he clothed the esoteric school of his philosophy.”