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Against the Day

September 6, 2024 by sergneri Leave a Comment

May 8, 2023 For the second time, I’ve finished “Against the Day” by Thomas Pynchon, (2006). This lengthy romp follows the lives of the two generations of the Traverse family, circa 1860 -> 1920 and their involvement in anarchist causes across the globe. There is a huge cast of characters touched by the family and … [Read more…]

Posted in: What I Read Tagged: 2006, Against the day, balloonists, chemistry, Chums of Chance, greed, mathematics, mechanics, Thomas Pynchon, time travelers, union busting, War

WAR SEEMS INEVITABLE

February 4, 2017 by sergneri Leave a Comment

WAR SEEMS INEVITABLE Wilson Severs Relations With Kaiser American Steamer Sunk by Submarine WILSON READY TO FIGHT TO UPHOLD RIGHTS President Warns Berlin Ruthless Campaign Means America Will Throw Great Force on Side of Allies. In Impressive Address to Congress President Tells of Course – and Is Cheered to Echo Wilson in Address Tells Congress … [Read more…]

Posted in: California Newspaper Archive, Politics, This Day in History Tagged: 1917, Germany, Kaiser, President Wilson, War

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