Nineteenth-Century Twitter
Cultural critics have gone back and forth about the effect that technologies like text messaging or Twitter are having on … Continue reading Nineteenth-Century Twitter
The Land of Generica
Nathaniel Bowditch’s American Practical Navigator is the classic manual for sailors, offering practical (not surprisingly) advice for all manner of … Continue reading The Land of Generica
Happy Independence Day
Yes, it’s true that July 4th is the traditional day of celebrating the 13 American Colonies’ independence from Great Britain. … Continue reading Happy Independence Day