Official Star-Gazing
The Man in the Moon
Genre: | Letter, Spoof |
Subjects: | Astronomy, Astrology, Cultural Geography, Charlatanry |
Notes the superior education of the Scottish people and is accordingly surprised by a report in the Civilian of the appointment of a 'Second Assistant Astrologer' at the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh. Thinks that the appointment, if true, would threaten Scotland's status as a nation of superior intellects. | |
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