It seems to me that every child should have the opportuity to be immersed in the magical world of reading.
I’m happy I could help with the opening of the town library. Now I get to work here.
Greetings, new Wanderer. My name is Charlotte. I spent a lot of time and effort wrrting my books. So, it’s terrible to see that someone’s trying to ruin them. Books aren’t simply a gathering of soulless letters. They have live of their very own. Only a few people in the world can get into them. Fortunately, you’re one of them.
Juxtaposing the albums of Lady Brassey, an overlooked figure among Victorian women travelers, with Brassey’s travel books, Nancy Micklewright takes advantage of a unique opportunity to examine the role of photography in the 1870s and 1880s in constructing ideas about place and empire. This study draws on a range of source material to investigate aspects of the Brassey collection.
The book begins with an overview of Lady Brassey’s life and projects, as well as an examination of issues relevant to subsequent discussions of the travel literature, the photographs, and the albums in which the photographs are assembled. Lady Brassey is next considered as a traveler and public figure, and the author gives an overview of Brassey’s travel literature, placing her in her social and political context. Micklewright then considers the seventy volumes of photographs which comprise the Brassey album collection, taking an especially close look at the eight albums devoted to the Middle East. Analyzing the specific contents and structure of the albums, and the interplay of text and image within, she explores how the Brasseys constructed their presentation of the region.
While confirming some earlier work about constructions of the Orient by the British during the time, this book offers a much more detailed and nuanced understanding of how photographic and literary constructions were related to individual experience and identity within a larger British identity. The first appendix explores the illustrative relationship between the photograph albums and Lady
Brassey’s travel books, yielding an understanding of the processes involved in transferring the photographic image to a printed one, at a particular moment in the development of book illustration. A second appendix lists the contents and named photographers of all seventy albums in the Brassey collection. All in all, Micklewright’s study makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the complex and unstable social, political and imperialist discourses in the nineteenth century.
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ASG says
4 dark days passed without your beautiful smile Dad
Rest in Peace 🙁
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Michtre Carroll says
My prayers are with you and your family ASG!!! Hold your heart love…
ASG says
Thank you Carroll<3
Liz says
My heartfelt sympathy to you & your loved ones in this sad time my dearest Owl Team ?
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frank says
I’m glad that I came across this little community, Liz.
Liz says
Been here since 2010 or a bit more it’s been so long I forget lol & I consider it my happy place filled with so many friendly people I can never thank our Owls enough for what they have provided for us here ?
ASG says
We sure have been trough a lot here, Liz we are so grateful having you as a friend all this time <3
ASG says
There are so many beautiful souls here glad you have joined them dear Frank <3
frank says
Thank you.
Ingrid??? says
So sorry for your loss my dear friends. Strength to you, your family and friends??
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frank says
I’m glad I met this little community.
ASG says
Thank you Ingrid <3
Elena75 says
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With all my love ???
ASG says
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luzer1 says
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ASG says
Thank you Natasa
Dick says
Our deepest sympathie ASG, we hope that you have enough support from family and friends to help you through these sad times.
You are not alone.
I have also lost someone close to me this week, Just 72, 3 weeks in hospital and never had a problem, went with some tummy aches, examinations, setback after setback, too much to list, so sad, a big and strong guy. Saturday is the funeral. While I know exactly what you’re going through, we wish you strenght ASG. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c88796271711823822c8e04a122412cdc3114847c25b494b7efb49fbd7adcabf.gif
Hunny89 says
Dick, I am so sorry you are going through that loss. I send you & Aafke hugs with prayers of finding peace & enjoying years of memories.
frank says
Hey brother.
I’m sorry.
Liz says
So sorry to hear of your loss my dear friend..big hugs to you & Aafke?????
Jackie says
So sorry for your loss Dick hugs to both of you
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ASG says
Wish we could take this pain away, our sincere condolences dear Dick <3
Hunny89 says
I am so sorry you are going through this pain. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, and I send you a virtual hug; my heart feels for you.
ASG says
Thank you Hun <3
Jackie says
Oh Owls I am so sorry to hear this sad news my heart goes out to you I send sincere condolences
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ASG says
Thank you Jacke <3
Liz says
Thanking you kindly my sweet ASG ???
A big cheery wave to everyone…where ever you may be I hope that you look after yourselves & have a good day/ relaxing evening/ peaceful night ?????
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Ingrid??? says
Thank you dear ?????
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luzer1 says
Thank you my owls
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Bastet says
So sorry for your loss my ASG…
Big hugs and lots of love
ASG says
<3
PeterPan says
Dear ASG, I’m so sorry for your loss. I feel for you with my greatest sympathie. I wish you strength and lots of loving friends in this dark days.
Big hugs and lots of love
Elke
ASG says
Thank you Elke <3
TATUS says
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIMES OF SORROW DEAR FRIENDS !!!! MAY GOD BE WITH YOU !!!!!
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ASG says
Thank you Peter <3
May God be with us
frank says
ASG, My thoughts are with you and yours.
Much love and respect.
frank says
One final comment, ASG.
It does get easier, it takes time.
I lost both of my parents in 4 months of each other.
That was nearly 40 years ago.
The good, happy memories remain on the surface.
The unhappy ones, you have to look for.
Take care.
ASG says
Thank you dear Frank, looking forward to those happy memories It’s pretty dark and gloomy right now.
Jackie says
Good Afternoon my dear friends, it is Friday around 4.00pm I arrived home this morning from the airport around 11.30am had a granny nap and will have an early night tonight. We had a great time in Thailand for the past 21 days but Oh boy am I glad to be back home to my bed and my shower and my bathroom. Its nice to go away on holiday but is also nice to come back home
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Dick says
I believe you Jackie, welcome home.
Cali Angel says
I am so sorry dear ASG, I am at a loss for what to say.
Please take some measure of comfort in knowing how deeply this little community cares about you.
With much thoughts and prayers
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ASG says
Thank you sweet Angel
Jackie says
Thank you Owls
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Jackie says
WOW!!! what can I say, I have just read through all the posts and seems this past week has been one of loss,While I was overseas I received a message that I too had lost my best friend of 55 years we had been friends since we were 10 years old, we dont yet know the cause we have to wait for the coroners findings. My heart felt condolences go to all who have lost loved ones these passed few days
ASG says
Sharing in your sadness as you remember your friend <3
Jackie says
Thank you Owls your loss is much more powerful it was your Dad I know what it feels like to loose someone so close. Take the time you need to grieve
ASG says
We all must and eventually will get through the loss of a loved one.
Feels like a portal straight to the realm of Sadness has opened beneath the feet, visiting It is just a thought away.
Dick says
Heaven has gained another star Jackie.
My condolences to you too on the loss of your dear friend
Dick says
I hope ASG you can appreciate this.
Written from my heart and hope it can help you.
In Dutch the sentences are correct but forgive me if google translate has not translated it correctly.
That is why I also put it in Dutch.
Dear ASG,
Only you’re left now
I would like to give you words of comfort
‘Cause with a heart so full of sorrow
Can’t you see life?
If you love someone as much as you do
Does life without your daddy look stuffy
But make sure you stay on both feet
Daddy would want you to keep going, wouldn’t you?
I know ASG, easy to say
Love is not just put next to you
But dear ASG with hopefully lovely people around you
Maybe it won’t stay that long, that stone
I hope it will show for you in time
That you can look cheerfully into the future
Yes, always with daddy in mind
And with a smile that will soften your soul
Lots of luck in the future
And remember, you never really lost daddy
Just look at the stars that shine at night
One of them is daddy, who comes to get a wink from you
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Lieve ASG,
Alleen ben je nu achtergebleven
Woorden van troost zou ik je willen geven
Want met een hart zo vol van verdriet
Zie je het leven toch even niet
Als je zoveel als jij van iemand houdt
Ziet het leven zonder je papa eruit als benauwd
Maar zorg ervoor dat je op beide benen blijft staan
Papa zou toch willen dat je door blijft gaan?
Ik weet heus wel ASG, makkelijk gezegd
Liefde is niet zomaar naast je neergelegd
Maar beste ASG met hopelijk lieve mensen om je heen
Blijft het misschien niet zo erg lang hangen, die steen
Ik hoop voor jou dat over een tijd zal blijken
Dat je toch weer vrolijk de toekomst in kan kijken
Ja, wel altijd met papa in gedachten
En met een glimlach die je ziel zal verzachten
Heel veel sterkte de komende tijd
En bedenk, je bent papa nooit echt kwijt
Kijk ‘s nachts maar eens naar de sterren die stralen
Èèn ervan is papa, die van jou een knipoog komt halen
ASG says
Your words of condolences are coming straight from the heart, felt them in my heart, gave me much needed comfort, Thank you dear Dick <3.
A week has passed today full of reminiscences and tremendous feeling of loss.
Realizing now how Sadness can easily turn to Depression and Despair if left unchecked, luckily the Love of God surrounds us in all forms through family and friends first, than in everything that we consider dear.
"Anything you lose comes round in another form" Rumi
100% positive that this is true, open heart to Love will be the my guide to Light.
Thank you for shining .
Dick says
Quote: A week has passed today full of reminiscences and tremendous feeling of loss.
That feeling is something personal and some people suffer from it longer than others.
Me personally for example and I am not ashamed of it, my old colleague and good friend with whom we went on holiday for almost 20 years, when I think of him tears still spring to my eyes, he passed away a little more than 2 years ago , Crazy, huh?
But give it time, the sun will still shine and look at the stars at night as I described.
Ingrid??? says
Beautiful written Dick!?
Dick says
Thanks Ingrid, your song is beautiful too.
Dick says
Is the translation correct from me Ingrid, at least it sounds good in my language?
Ingrid??? says
Sounds great and is great in Dutch. Not easy to translate it, I think mostly is done well, a couple of things here and there that are not that easy to translate to get the meaning across especialy by Google. I’m sure people will get it ?
Enjoy the evening, greetings to Aafke???????
Dick says
Thank you dear Ingrid and take care of yourself.
Ingrid??? says
For all the people who lost someone lately?
Strength to you my friends?
English translation beneath the video.
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Everything is done for good
If your ready for it
I’ve been standing at your side
My God, I loved knowing you
I’m now staying here you’re going there
And there is not that far from here
We’ll meet up, I don’t know where
And there we will meet each other
Without you the clock ticks as fast as ever
But the times do change
So I say farewell, you now have to leave
Know you will always continue to exist in my heart
Sweet dreams, you deserve it
You fought up till your last breath
And go, go now my friend
And dream relieved for eternity
Just like before you’ll find your way
I know you will find a home very soon
And I repeat what you told me once
In my heart I’ll stay true to you
Without you the clock ticks as fast as ever
But the times do change
So I say farewell, you now have to leave
Know you will always continue to exist in my heart
And I know I should be grateful
But that’s just the reason it hurts so much
Without you the clock ticks as fast as ever
But the times do change
So I say farewell, you now have to leave
Know you will always continue to exist in my heart
Without you the clock ticks as fast as ever
But the times do change
So I say farewell, you now have to leave
Know you will always continue to exist in my heart
Dick says
Beautiful Ingrid, I couldn’t do this song at all
Ingrid??? says
I was lucky to find a translated version.
Dick says
Indeed Ingrid, thanks.
Dick says
Wrong post of me, sorry Ingrid.
ASG says
This is a beautiful poem made with such Love that It brought tears to my eyes.
Thank you for sharing dear Ingrid <3
Ingrid??? says
Hugs for you and the Team?
ASG says
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Jackie says
A lovely poem Ingrid