The Goo'olden days an'Don nah spat on my walkin' shoes...

; Or: 'Yo' shit stinks too, sugah. ...honey chile'

“There is something inexpressively disgusting in the sight of a slave woman in the field. I do not share in the horror of the Americans at the idea of women being employed in the out-door labour. It did not particularly gratify me to see the cows always milked by men (where there were no slaves), and the hay and harvest fields would have looked brighter in my eyes if women had been there to share the wholesome and cheerful toil. But a negro woman behind the plough presents a very different object from the English mother with her children in the turnip field, or the Scotch lassie among the reapers. In her pre-eminently ugly costume, the long, scanty, dirty woollen garment, with the shabby large bonnet at the back of her head, the perspiration streaming down her dull face, the heavy tread of the splay foot, the slovenly air with which she guides her plough, - a more hideous object cannot well be conceived unless it be the same woman at home, in the negro quarter, as the cluster of slave dwellings is called.

...You follow her to the negro quarter, where you see a tidy woman knitting, while the little children who are left in her charge are basking in the sun, or playing all kinds of antics in the road; little shining, plump, clear-eyed children, whose mirth makes you sad, when you look round upon their parents, and see what these bright creatures are to come to. ...” ; “...During my stay, Mr Calhoun and his family arrived from Congress; and there was something very striking in the welcome he received, like that of a chief returned to the bosom of his clan. He stalked about like the monarch of the little domain; and there was certainly an air of mysterious understanding between him and his followers; whether there was really any great secret under it or not. One lady who had contributed ample amounts of money in the Nullification funds, and a catechism to Nullification lore, amused while she grieved me by the strength of her political feelings. While calling on her, one morning, the conversation turned on prints, and I asked an explanation of a strange-looking one which hung opposite my eye; the portrait of a gentleman, the top of the head and the dress visible, but the face obliterated or covered over. She was only too ready to explain. It was a portrait of President Jackson, which she had hung up in days when he enjoyed her favour. Since Nullification she had covered over the face, to show how she hated him. A stranger hardly knows what to think of a cause whose leaders will flatter and cherish the perpetrators of a piece of petty spite like this: yet this lady is treated as if she were a main pillar of the Nullification party.” (Harriet Martineau), from 'Retrospekt of Western Travel' (1838)

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“...The simple truth of the matter is that Hark, born and raised in the plantation's abyssal and aching night, had no more comprehension of the vastness of the world than a baby a cradle. There was no way for him to know about the cities, he had never seen a hamlet; and thus he may be excused for not perceiving that 'Richmond' and 'Washington' and 'Baltimore' were in truth any of a dozen nondescript little villages of the Tidewater - Jerusalem, Drewrysville, Smithfield – and that the noble watercourse upon those shore he stood with such trust and hope and joy was not 'the Squash-honna' but that ancient mother-river of slavery, the James.” ;

“For some reason I date the events of 1831 from this summer, five years earlier to the very month. I say this because I had my first vision then, the first intimation of my bloody mission, and these were both somehow intricately bound up with the drought and the fires. For on account of the dryness, brushfires had burned unchecked all summer throughout the woods and the swamps and the abandoned fields of the ruined plantations. They were all distant fires – Moore's wood lot was not threatened – but the smell of their burning was constantly in the air. In the old days, when dwellings might have been in danger, white men with their slaves would have gone out and fought those fires with shovel and ax, setting backfires and creating long swaths of cleared land as defense against the encroaching flames. But now most of that remote land was in spindly second growth timber and great tracks of bramble-choked red earth gone fallow and worthless, and thus the fires smoldered night and day, filling the ait with a perpetual haze and the scorched bittersweet odor of burned undergrowth and charred pine. At times, after a spell of feeble rain, this haze would disappear and the sunlight would become briefly clean, radiant; shortly thereafter the drought would set in again, interrupted by vagrant thunderstorms more wond and fury than rain, and the sawdust mist would begin its pungent domination of the air, causing the stars of the night to lose their glitter and the sun to move day after day like a dulled round shimmering ember across the smoky sky. During that summer I commensed to be touched by a chill, a feeling of sickness, fright and apprehension – as if these signs in the heavens might portend some greater happening far more searing and deadly than the fires that were their earthly origin. In the woods I prayed often... ”

(William Styron), from The Confessions of Nat Turner (novel, 1968: p. 279-80; 281-2.)

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“The Quadroon girls of New Orleans were brought by their mothers to be what they have been; the mistresses of white gentlemen. ... The girls are highly educated, externally, and are, probably, as beautiful and accomplished a set of women as can be found. Every young man early selects one, and establishes her in one of those pretty and peculiar houses, whose rows of which may be seen in the Ramparts. The connexion now and then lasts for life; usually for several years. In the latter case, when the time comes for her gentleman to take a white wife, the dreadful news reaches his Quadroon partner, either by a letter entitling her to call the house and furniture her own, or by the newspaper which announces his marriage. The Quadroon ladies are rare or never known to form a second connection. Many commit suicide; more die broken-hearted. Some men continue the connexion after marriage. Every Quadroon woman believes that her partner will prove an exception to the rule of desertion. Every white lady believes that her husband has been an exception to the rule of seduction.

...

It is well known that the most savage violences that are now heard of in the world take place in the southern and western States of America. Burning alive, cutting the heart out, and sticking it on the point of the knife, and other such diabolical deeds, the result of the deepest hatred of which the human heart is capable, are heard of only there. ... There is no doubt in my mind as to the immediate causes of such outrages. They arise our of the licentiousness of manners. The negro is exasperated by being deprived of his wife, - by being sent out of the way that his master may take possession of his home. He stabs his master; or if he cannot fulfil his desire of vengeance, he is a dangerous person, an object of vengeance in return, and destined to some cruel fate. ...but I am confident that the licentiousness of the masters is the proximate cause of society in the south and south-west being in such a state that nothing else is to be looked for than is being dissolved into its elements, if man does not soon cease to be called the property of man.

...

It may be said that it is doing an injustice to cite extreme cases of vice as indicators of the state of society. I do not think so, as long as such cases are so common as to strike the observation of a mere passing stranger; to say nothing of their incompatibility with a decent and orderly fulfilment of the social relations. ...A few examples which will need no comment, will suffice.

... A southern lady; of fair reputation for refinement and cultivation, told the following story in the hearing of a company, among whom were some friends of mine. She spoke with obvious unconsciousness that she was saying anything remarkable: indeed such unconsciousness was proved by her telling the story at all. She had possessed a very pretty mulatto girl, of whom she declared herself fond. A young man came to stay at her home and fell in love with the girl. 'She came to me,' said the lady, 'for protection; which I gave her.' The young man went away, but after some weeks, returned, saying he was much in love with the girl that he could not live without her. 'I pitied the young man,', concluded the lady; 'so I sold the girl to him for 1,500 dollars. ...

Of course, in a society where things like these are said and done by its choicest members, there is a prevalent unconsciousness of the existing wrong. The daily and hourly plea is of good intentions towards the slaves, of innocence under the aspersion of foreigners. ...impurity and injustice as enables ladies and clergymen of the highest character to speak and act as I have related, is a sufficient evidence of the prevalent grossness of morals.” (Harriet Martineau), from 'American Society' (1837)

This particular 'chapter' merely parses together a few impressions, than combines (any pedantically) together any studied books for lately read. The main 'issue' the few Eco-recoms presented – items, products, ideas - compiled on the latter part of this. ; I'd maybe earnest wrote more on these books mainly referred, or described rel. aspects contained. ...But it's unlike us to have any time for such , by the 'aftertimes'. Guess'll some view-points from the said might also surface on any few followed, oncoming writings, 'suppose. (...So, from the briefest, now just some happy New Year-greets, sent by your 'humble-bumble-servant') ...and don't expect me to be very specific...on any from this.

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“A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike.

And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless.

We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip;

a trip takes us.” (John Steinbeck)

; ...Cited via Lehner: The Catholic Enlightenment. The forgotten history of a global movement [2016; p. 219] 

; The origin for Steinbeck's wording is not mentioned, but it from common often quoted, ...'supposing then the lines might originate of an essay, unless to some his famous novels from.

“Introductory” (Or, little 'backgrounds' about these abominable, femine 'Amazons' of a Lady Class...) ; It being not the intention w. the (above) quotations to offer any clear constrast between such very different writers like Harriet Martineau (1802-76), and Styron. Martineau a famous British abolitionist writer from that past era, 1800s. ...Actually her american travel/'tour' often is been stated to some 'set point' from the more intensified and emergent rise of the American abolitionist movement. Also was a travel writer, indeed made later a 'far' Eastern travel, plus noted journal correspondant; Also famous to her sociological observations and even from some written fictions, too. - ...'Sociological' in the sense the term was understood, or can be understood, by those times of hers. 

 

Logan, in the co-texts for an edition/compile (2002) where the above picks selected from, seems write some amount on the manner from the opposing critics reacted for her writing, by the time – Ie, we might think that to the usual 1800s manner, the 'Victorian' patriarchaist male critical voices, and then not the less also the pro-slaverist down-flatteries noted from, commonly existent 'abroad', and even 'home'. Worth the mention too that common 'degrading' terming used from about her writing for the 'Malthusian' by tone, style. (That ten gives us also the idea from about the Malthus's great popularity as a 'social theorist' – Even that it had gotten somewhat off the fashion, at least temporary so, around by that time, fromafter earliest decades of that 19^th cent.) ; Also, her (Martineau) havin' (mostly) wrote the 'factual' text, non-fiction, her character then seems as well found, by the 'aftertimes - and esp. by the period often from - (or: stamped) w. an stigmatist interprete using the term such as 'mannish'. Plus, the many other notable acoomp. details not possible to include on this one paragraph, but, these indeed very characteristic feats on the 1800s literary cultures – That the rarer listed famous female writers to non-fiction (material) to have been condemned “un-womanly”. A more critical viewer could well cook up quite a few examples and 'pot boilers' about, but of course I mean not, on to this short view. (Being very wary of words, very economic at my sentences and even more 'stingy' about the ink, these days.) 

Asiding also the lots about the aspect of her lots 'postafter' disputed position among earliest abolitionist feminine writers, w. good conscience. I mean not either go too specific on contemplates about the level from her 'scientific' and 'proto-feminist' place in the said historical remembrance. Her very presence and role itself, having gained the several repeated mentions, on the contemporary and followed times volumes written on ( by the intelligentsia' of the time and more later), probably, itself also makes that clear enough. Does to me at least.

She – and esp her at the time famous travel on american soil – seems fx preceded most others. Indeed, on that level from her being 'scientific', observational. (Logan also seems of explain Martineau's writing, from her favoring manner to, to belong for 'epistolary' form – Iow, it also meant that that much of what ended up in her books, articles, etc., was often written down directly and without much (at all) later editing from. But, prior to her published writing she's said of had often 'prepared' much her thoughts on the letters, w. the numerous amount correspondents.) That recognized, thinkin', those writings don't feel any too incoherent from themselves, once the reader gets beyond her somewhat (lot) 1800ian manner of expression, or the manner that maintains certain 'lettery rhetoric' in the said, the favored tone. Observatist or 'journalist', say... – Yet, I also think, just due because the reasons prior described, and while her formulated thoughts often very clear expressed – plus the wide range the 'informants' she had and uses as sources - that the impression on reading text often is a bit of the inconsistent. (...Not that I'd think it from to so much mattering: Actually it, bit funnily, did remind me of my own manner to 'fill it up' here what said on any topic w. an amounts “related aspect' and the viewpoints rather irrelevant, but, 'in addit interesting'...)

Yet, for the backgrounds, explaining her way from developed manner to (early) 'sociological observance' it perhaps becomes from more understandable via this brief cited. ...It from the Logan's 'preword' to that Society in America (The source is the edition from Martineau's major abolitionist writings, ie 'Writings on Slavery...'; 2002, p. 6.): 

“That Martineau's intended title for Society in America was Theory and Practice of Society in America reveals the primary quality distinguishing her book from those of her contemporaries. ... In developing a system by which to measure the 'science of morals and manners' – her methodology was published as How to Observe Morals and Manners (1838) – and employing it in her observations of and writings on America, Martineau effectually put into practice the theories underpinning the modern sociology. [etc., and] ...notes Lipset, 'Martineau was an early precursor of one of the major sociological orientations, an approach that attempts to analyze the effect of values on structure and change.”

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'Bubble in Deep South' (; ...or for more specific of those 'prickly and stingy' ladies, in the Briton 'high cream' of the 19th century...) ; I'm not exactly finding some – those few that I've read – of her 'contemporaries', the contemporary travel-writers near that 'less distinguished' than how Logan seems largely bypassed those. Or that Frances Trollopé w. her 'Domestic Manners...', (p. 1836) is actually rather well-constructed a description of it's period. Even if the book bears not near that developed 'sociological' observances on it's critique of the american morals and 'social structure' by the time - certainly has the strive from make itself to some critical historics, or for an important 'travelogue'. It quite skillfully written too. Besides, apparently, Trollopé did gain rather near similar success by it – While writing about her american 'travel' only that single book and (apparently) not else but from after some several years (decades?) later. One finds the 'Domestic Manners...' at it's time from had had the comparable popularity for some modern blockbusters, entertainment or fiction, a'la Sophie Kinsella, Eric Hobshabwn, Dan Brown. ...Guess' that Harry Potter would obviously be overstatement from. (Ao, as Trollopé's american reception was for the more contradicted – and likewise no theatrical creations in comparable for the modern filmographic industries would'd been on any expectance. But actually Trollopé's pursuits in the journey even 'sidestepped' to her times theatrical 'industry', or celebritist cultures, say. ) 

 

But, my main p-o-w that it still well reflects some bits of particular historical period from that 1800s. - In fact, not necessarily so “fool-proof” scientific, probably – such as the comparable societal observers (the Martineau, or Tocqueville on later, for examples). Still, Trollopé's general tone is actually favorably to the more personal, and rather more to the opinionsgiving. ; (Well...whatever the worth from any these comparisons, one also finds there a place to referer about on her continued popularity – in the 1800s – w. some additional examples from more present times socio-cultural fashionable ones, some to the sorts of 'facts'n'knots' popularizist literature. Such as the modern 'comparables', in the preced.) 

However, It brought me bit of the grey hairs from notice ('Logan') in reference about some those 1800ian travellers from observe the Trollopé to had '...declined to comment on blacks and slavery altogether.' ('Writings...'; p. 323, Note 32.) - Ie; It was via citing that for the Martineau's expressing, principally. ; ...As nothing wouldn't be more confusing and more for 'the untruth', I then reasoned that the an actual reference, at that, must've been for that original source (/”role-model”) for thee travellers, capt. Hall, (1826-7) – Some on whom Trollopé seems said of relied, appreciated and inspired to her own writing. (See, we're sometimes this suspective here, for the most part – or, for the details - but after all, the intention by us is not of waste any more paragraphs on this issue. Even if the aspect would've been...intriguing, yet would only make a complete waste from my time, spaces.) From havin' not read the Hall I can't say – Except that it indeed seems to the more correct for, when it emphasized, by fx Harper, that Trollope's certain 'dependency' from the male 'gate-guardians' still was, likely, more notable than from Martineau's. She's then noted having had to, prior her publication, wrote for the Hall and ask of his recommends for the book first. (Which the capt. from most generously provided, as that only 'confirmed' the observances of his own.) ; ...Harper 2001 seems also mention, write, some bits on about the view-point on Trollopé, and of women writer's lack of some self-evident 'authority' on such matters/writing, by the time.

But what the more essential, of shortly, that one can obviously establish there been certain gradational increase on a critical word and condemnation devoted towards that aspect (american slavery system), on these writings by the mentioned Briton travellers of the period. Ie: Hall – Trollopé – Martineau. Each step increasin' at the level (amount ) of commentary to their writing. Sounds it of course quite logical, from also reminded that the Briton abolition, by the y. 1833, had just then recent prior the Martineau, Trollopé brought the issue to the spotlight. However progressive we might then interprete them as any personnels, obviously there also importance that the issue had of then recent become for the more pointing "dispute" between a former colony and it's earlier 'mother-country', by then.

...And one makes well to this also of notice that Trollopé does indeed merely, most else places, from (lot) by-pass the issue (the question about slavery), on her own 'epistola'. Except from the only the fewsome notable places it from more strictly mentioned, discussed. ...And, then in contrast there's in those 'sections' several quite remarkably acid descriptions and languages devoted on to. Or, direct very criticist passages.

; Likewise, the 'dirts and loathes' she throws on that 'Jeffersonia' seems too, some part, quite telling typical for her tone as a critic of then present morality 'on the Americas'. – The similar biting attacks, some part, often, prevails at the text, while rarely near so targeted on any persons particular. (She clearly cites those stories on the Jefferson as the view for the noted discovered contradictions in an opinion and practices at the existed american equality.) ...But apparently does not harm of adding a fewsome examples from Trollope's observations. To provide an idea about. The remarks to Jefferson may be said contain the 'gossiped and rumoured', as it first gives for 'proofs' the evidencing from her 'informants', an' the stories related for being 'spoken by all'. (While that following related on that 'touchstone of democratic party', from whom 'all seem to agree...of the greatest men', only takes space of a fewsome paragraphs lenghts - In the text the offered emphasizes are yet quite apparent to any reader's noting.); “...in a country where religion is the tea-table talk, ...these facts are recorded, and listened to, without horror, nay, without emotion.

Mr. Jefferson is said to have been the father of children of almost all his numerous gang of female slaves. These wretched offpsring were also the lawful slaves of their father, and worked in his house and plantations as such; ...

...I once heard it stated by a democratical adorer of this great man, that when, as is sometimes happened, his children by Quadroon slaves were white enough to escape suspicion of their origin, he did not pursue them is they attempted to escape, saying laughingly, 'Let the rogues get off, if they can; I will not hinder them.' This was stated in a large party, as a proof of his kind and noble nature, and was received by all with approving smiles.” (; on Chpt VIII)

Or, about the “striking” american contempt towards the 'traditions and institutions' inherited from the old 'mother-country' (Britain). From that described we find, fx, among many other episodes, the following sort(s):

“...it is thus they reconcile themselves to the crude newness of every thing around them.

'I wonder you are not sick of kings, chancellors, and archbishops, and all your fustian of whigs and gowns,' said a very clever gentleman to me once, with an affected yawn, 'I protest the very sound almost sets me to sleep.'

It is amusing to observe how soothing the idea seems, that they are more modern, more advanced than England. Our classic literature, our princely dignities, our noble institutions, are all gone-by relics of the dark ages.

This, and the vastness of their naked territory, make up the flattering unction which is laid upon the soul as an antidote to the little misgiving which from time to time arises, lest their large country be not of quite so much importance among the nations, as a certain paultry old-fashioned little place that they wot of.” (; on Chpt IX)

(Has to be said, the impression is not all the way from quite so pointing critique. But the aspect that as an 'undertone' it prevails often exhibit same sort references about.)

Also it emerges, of course, quite apparently often as her main intention, when treating the subject, that to be merely from purposes of to mock the american democracy and the apparent contradicting forms at it's the constitutional rights, from them permitting the slaves keepin' (The 'house-hold', and 'chattel-'). Yet, there seems be too the more general distrust on the 'democratic institutions' by any republic system. And probably, also towards any common vote. Despite that, for example, I think the sometimes often (formerly) cultivated claim about her to any 'Tory' from quite as wrong. No supporter for general equality, obviously, and there amount class-conscient accompying, 'with'. - But one neither finds her opinions filled solely by any distinctly 'monarchial arrogance'...or anything like that. There's adequate often places where her 'estimate' adapts a more moderate view. (Or comparisons from and alleviating words on subordinate sentences.)

And indeed, the 'moralism' maybe what feels to the most apparent unifying within both writers. It probably indeed quite interesting – would be – for observe where actually do situate the differences from their level about that (very) 1800ian moralism. (In spite the said, on many aspects Trollopé gives actually more often modern an impression from, due because she intends to get her readers attention, oftenmost, w. the 'sympathizing' expressed emotional agitations – While in contrast Martineau's claim, indeed, is more for an argumentative, “matter-a-factly”. (Which, by the way, serves not as a positive argument behalf Trollopé. Nor for our 'modern' times typical ways of influence, or, cons the practices for more media- and image-weighed ways from communication.) ; ...This latter is actually quite meaningful comparison, 'cause in the 1800s the written word held much larger affluence and importance than on perhaps to any period after.

; One practical additional view-point on about Trollope's book, or her manner from writing I think still possible add. Even that it's quite artificial – Comparing her travelogues receptions to George Orwell's later often similarly criticized position for a social commentator and writer, certainly feels to do violence on both. No denying it being quite unproper a contrast. But, one can at least defend that from observing that Trollopé' figure may have appeared bit similarly 'enigmatic' for the american public and 'literary-'/cultural guardians of the time (Mark Twain then by later years set for make some defences and express his appreciations on her behalf, against the often exaggerated and views that centered and 'concerned' only to her been from unfair, plus 'complete scornful'.) ; In fact, this 'compare' feels even more accurate from thinkin' that Orwell renownly by war times had and expressed rather opposing opinions to the common held 'cheerfulness' about the american soldiers, then welcomed on European soil (ie Britain) during the war-effort by that 1940s. Also, he held quite a bit some nationalistic pride, in a way 'lookin down' those transatlantic battling-companions. Plus the aspect that both mentioned Britons seem former common often enough – and at both cases rather misleadingly – interpreted considerably much (principally) as representants esp., or from only had reflected their class-backgrounds. (On Eric Blair's (Orwell) case, of the 'middle-class', and of Trollope's to aristocratism, or, like mentioned for some 'Toryism'.)

Anycase, her reception, the post-estimate from the travelogue 'almost' seems bear similarity to that from Orwell's disputed 'legacy' on during the postwar years - And after. ...So, even without too much any explaining to this; Hitchens at his discussion about Orwell, seems for wrote: “... It was widely said, and believed, of Orwell that he had written the damning sentence: 'The working classes smell.' This statement of combined snobbery and heresy was supposedly to be found in The Road to Wigan Pier, in other words – since the book was a main selection of Victor Gollandz's Left Book Club – it could be checked and consulted. But it obviously never was checked or consulted, because in those pages Orwell only says that middle-class people, such as his own immediate forebears, were convinced that the working classes smelled. Victor Gollandz himself, though hopelessly at odds with Orwell in matters of politics, issued a denial on his behalf that he had ever said, or written, that 'the working classes smell'. It made no difference. As his published correspondence shows, every time Orwell wrote anything objectionable to the Left, up would come this old charge again, having attained the mythic status that placed it beyond mere factual refutation. ...” ; 'Why Orwell Matters' (book, 2001, p. 46.)

...Most prolific writers are notably disputed, in cases unfairly, and even from takin' into consideration Trollope's noted inherited distaste towards the republic governments (/governance), thinkin' the related example might've well reflect some amount 'evidentual worth' on/to this sort contrasting. Even if the Trollope, nor her book exactly not from having, in her time, made her position from similar source to pseudo-truths and disputable 'unworth' - Or hers not for any (near) similar (political) importance. Anycase, her 'face-value' to the american estimate in the following must've emerged little similar obscured, negatively emphasized, and seen resultant also from overt opposing to any liberal modern views, values from. After all, why(?) else those words in defense her (,by Twain) timing around the decades of an enstrenghtened oppressive period from american racial suprematism, the 1880s.

; ...Hitchen's book, seems quite readable, useful 'lenghtier essay' from this brief glance. I mean; It's not very new anymore, but not either typically suspectable, (quite) impartial.

(...Such as an opposite 'case' is from what can be said of lot written by around the years 2001 to about -6, I've noted. Most significant amount books that cultivate just from the above sort described 'quasi-truths' and, say, of the complete untruth for 'highest value'. ...That sense too, Trollopé's written travel account seems not reflect/emerge as any too striking overt partiality of an opinion, and neither being from characteristically very 'class'-conscient, authoritarist patronizing. I've come by on far worse examples, of the more recent written...)

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“...and the British Tories were to remain nervously social-democratic until the late 1970s, when Margaret Thatcher broke the political concensus.” ;“Somewhat forgotten today, James Burnham in his time was perhaps the most decisive of those American intellectuals who gave shape and definition to the ideology of the Cold War. His formation might be called a classical one; he was an ex-Stalinist who had for a while associated himself with Leon Trotsky, before abandoning socialism altogether and becoming a chief theorist of the of America as an empire. His book The Managerial Revolution was a massive wartime bestseller, ... ...Shortly before his death in 1987, Burnham was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan, as the godfather of anti-Communism.” ; Hitchens (; p. 81, 93.)

'This peculiarly an american phenomenoma...?' ; The above references just because it for some sudden recognition that Hitchens seems state Orwell from been 'coining' the term 'cold war' (And text that said to originate for from, happens also mention the Burnham's theories, plus their 'ideological implications'. The article being that famous essay, 'You and the Atomic Bomb', from 1945.) ; Felt a bit surprising only, 'cause I think I don't recall from ever had come by, noted a such thing, origin of the term. Let that explain of my own overall omission about – Like noted, sometime, not from havin' read practically any Orwell was perhaps the great failing on my youthful 'not-reads'.

; Happens also that I kind from w. a lot improved interest happened later recent read the Orwell's writing on that Burnham. (Although, I wasn't aware from that Burnham's persona, even while 'somewhat forgotten today', would've appeared from such characteristically archetypical emblem as a 'cold war' reference-point, nor from his life such perfect example from reflecting the '...abrupt shifts of allegiances between Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia.' - Such as Hitchens else place also writes, albeit w. in the different context and not of relating to Burnham, that place.) Namely, I kind of remembered Orwell from had written, by the post-war timing (1946?), on a book review about Burnham's pre-war book ('James Burnham and the Managerial Revolution') - where he seems estimated his views from, fx, followingly: “Many earlier writers have foreseen the emergence of a new kind of society, neither capitalist nor socialist, probably assuming it based on slavery: though most...not [like Burnham] assuming this development to be inevitable.” ; ...In the follow-up he then lists a bunch of those earlier writers, mostly fictitious some such as Jack London, H.G.Wells, Zamyatin, Aldous Huxley, ie many those now classics by an early century , and imaginations that may have fuelled his own later dystopian novel. (...But also incl. in the list is a relative positive mention from Hilaire Belloc w. his 1911 collectivist 'The Servile State', w. it's 'remarkable insight' of the 'kind of things that have been happening from about 1930 onwards.') ; Then it follows fx noticing that the 'Orthodox Socialists' – Orwell's some favourite target – by the time couldn't been able of see the rise of the fascism, as them were, assuming fromafter that 'when Capitalism disappears', the socialism for to take it's place, and thinkin themselves for 'soon be in power'.)

...In a sense then, as I originally read that review, and much else from Orwell's writings to some sharp glances about the 'displased history' of the 1930s – that Reagan-connection wouldn't then so much surprise, after all. ; Additionally, that even reminded me about from how I sometime past also read about, in the general histories from, the 1980s Reagan's two terms, w. a complete nationalist-boastful american hypocracy from, of course, quickly passed as the period from him having 'enstrenghtened the strong presidency' (Which was about the words used). It completely asided from mention any mentions to he re-emergence from an arms-race, the overthrows from the democratic governments in the 'dominions', the secret histories about the supported suppressing governments from the similar anti-demoractic aim from...Or, the so called 'guerilla-wars', by the time (Nicaragua, Honduras fx...suppose. And even so, the more open wars/interventions 'quieted' at the time, and still to mention, that by the 1980s considerably hailed enshadowing, enlarged fears of the global nuclear holocaust.) Ie; all that from 'nothin but a good time', sort from the post-estimate meant to readers to adapt for. 
; In short, only pointed to this, as a perfect example of how capitalism is been capable to a recognizably similar historical clean-ups than what the communism more famously. In essence, the major important difference between, merely at the view-point, that the western coalition, 'capitalistic block' more usually does tend had erased it's own histories of crime, murder, betrayal, carried out at the foreign soils. 'Cause obviously any too open anti-democratisation development hasn't been similarly possible domestically, under the watching eye of any free press. At least...prior this present digitalization of everything. (When any 'visibility' has increased, considerably, but the concepts 'democracy' and 'citizenship' tend have gotten more fluctuating meaning from, fx.) 

 

; But I mainly refer to these few 1980s impressions as I wondered whether it useful mention on this some addits to the historical 'Orwellian' realities Hitchens selects to mention in the book. Possibly not, as the list would enlarge for all too long. He fx points out the Katyn, and also countries such as North korea, Zimbabwe(/earlier Rhodesia). But, if had selected some other comparables to, possibly pre-world war Guernica almost automatically comes to mind – It mainly did remind me about this 'relevance', just due because of the Picasso's painting by that name. - While bombing of the civilian city was at the time felt to a devastating horrifying attacks, something not formerly experienced, even despite in memoir were the massive artilleries of the former World War-front. In afteryears from the 2nd World War, during thenafter seen bombings and other horrors, and w. some later 'political concensus' from silence befell on Franco's regime, mostly it othwerways would've left Guernica amongst many quite resemblant 'unknown' examples. (; Left in the 'shadow from' 'the London Blitz' -41, Dresden and the other German towns late war years, and the gas chambers and death camps. Relatively similarly, the remembrance of the Nanking -37, seems apparent disappeared somewhere under the Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima, until to become only of more lately 'rediscovered'.) ; ...And despite the common claim of the wars to having declined 'towards our times', of the past decades the dictatorship and silent sanctioned massacres there would still emerge the numerous examples of; the China (on Mao's time, and the 1990) S.Africa...And of similarly, cons the many various smaller economies 'from the South'.

Surely, one then finds there relevance on argument about that Burnham, in the light of this, him been for some 'gray eminence' amongst those some early architects to 'cold war' power-politics, or '-climate'. (Even if saying so, maybe, might bit exaggerate.) ; Essentially, (from apparent) Orwell's famous invented term too still is of slight misleading, since even the present times 'cyber-wars' are actually rather 'hot'. At least in the meaning that all wars carry the seeds to an increase and more devastating destruction.

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Even w. the preceded grim historical look, by this day, hope we can still say of had advanced.

(But now, to return for our actual topic...)

[; Pic - John C. Calhoun, an american statesman. 

...from around the y. 1850s, not long before his death.

; Photo from Delbanco's Melville-biography (2005). ]

Harper (writing 2001) then appears of compared the Martineau (on said american travel-books) to the Trollopé. She seems then, fx, to observe that the former from specifically seeked to separate herself of any identification w. her 'predessor', and purposefully to establish herself – as a woman writer – on a more scientifically 'firm' basis. ; That seems say, fx that (Martineau's) “...attempts to differentiate her account from previous writings showed that she was intensely aware of the atmosphere which motivated Dickens irritation. [...another Briton-traveller, by earlier 1830s? Apparently...his 'irritations' not too particularly concerned around that 'slavery-question'.] In particular, she wished to avoid such fault-finding perceptions as that of Basil Hall's Travels in North America in 1827 and 1828 (1829) and Frances Trollope´s Domestic Manners of the Americans (1832). Trollope's book had been published just before Martineau's travel and it became to her a cautionary model of what to avoid...” (Harper, p. 106-7) Since, fx: “...Martineau was aware that she could be viewed by Americans as another Trollopé and she worried that Americans, as a result, would not be receptive to her and she would lose the American market.” (p. 111). (; Despite that, on reading her observances, one can't also avoid an impression of that Martineau, actually much, to her more 'reserved' and cautious observance must've have also gotten origin, or 'influenced by' the Trollopé's narratives. But to this basis, only apparent is that she had read that, and indeed seeked to reach the rather different readers from. Or, of the public reception.)

; Nevertheless, anycase, her travel also was lot more enthusiasted awaited and she fx was received from the begins of her journey as some 'celebrity' of the time. (Trollopé herself had travelled w. part her family strictly of the reasons from his husband gotten on impoverished and pressured by the debtors. Ie, her motives to the journey originally weren't from to go to offer any specifical social critiques, but to help save her family's degrading upper-class statures w. her part some her children to a temporary 'resettlement'. Some that the husband was expected to follow, later on.)

; Of her less 'high' original social standing, and free of the 'family bond' herself, Martineau thenafter seems made her own 'plan' of the social observance even prior setting to journey. One can't much avoid the impression that, in both cases, the american public still might've somewhat lot had felt certain dependency on views by the said foreign travellers from 'old Europe'. Hence their high acclaim in level of publicity, actually. In the negative, and, positive. Or, also wondering from how it seems to had affected on any later made, 'in the long run', interpretations from their texts. ; Of course, Martineau came for establish herself from lot more keener for then emerging abolitionist movement, from keepin' her connection on those on the other side of Atlantic. ; Additionally said, that during her travel Martineau seems as well noted from maintained a certain impartiality towards the aspect from country's division to the North, South. Hence also part her popularity, probably – for an observer to those 'specifically' american issues. (The latter said included also the question from slavery.)

...Another interesting p-o-w that both the 'ladies' – despite their any critiques – appear said of held some respects towards that 'Old Hickory' (...That Andrew Jackson, president nearby that timing and whose portraiture, on that selection from Martineau, the described southern lady said for had covered...Due because from Jacksons's, apparent temporary disfavor, resultant for the said 'Nullification'.) In overall, both offer rather positive characterizations for. ; Logan then also seems be noting Martineau having regarded the 'general-president' mainly for an army man and as '...not a political leader'. (p. 326.) ...Also notices the Martineau having made some 'remark that displeased him', and then had to wait bit of a time before Jackson in his presidential highness (...by then, apparently 1836, on the ends from his 2^nd term at the White House) again 'thawed toward her'. But, well, oh, those 'badges of rank', how degrading them seem always to had affected on women, the charm by few medals seems always blur even clearest minds from. From the women in concerning... 

; One wonders if Jackson then, despite the general estimate from his - somewhat lot – notorious years and latter memoir as the despot, and the blames from his self-image to an 'absolute monarch', may still been held to some 'shrine' amongst the notably corrupted party politics, politicians. Perhaps, Jackson even was from more warm-hearted towards his possible supporters that had become scarcer by the timing? – And felt enough sympathy on some of belonging to some 'equal stature', to show his 'mercies'. (But matter-a-fact not ever interested too much, not having read on his persona much anything.) 

[; Pic beside, Renown 1800s contemporary caricature about Andrew Jackson's presidential 'despodency'. ; ...via form Howe 2017. ]
; Addit 26.01: ...For some/any backgrounds to (,and for the accompanying few words only), there is on, fx, on a book about Poe (Poe and the Remapping of the Antebellum print culture, p. 2012) bit of the usual description/ now 'modern' historical view on the 'Jacksonian reign', period. Ie; from an article (Erkkilä; p. 76-7, 83-4), 'Perverting the American Renaissance: Poe, Democracy, Critical Theory' , following few desripts: 

"...political spectable...also encompasses...broader critique of the ways Jackson's politics of democracy [or, such as the one given description on these political leanings, jacksonian reign as the 'theater of the absurd"., contrasted to such in the text discussed Poe's tale - that 'Epimanes', from y. 1833)] ..., his celebration of American individualism, industrial and economic developments, and westward advance are grounded in an essentially genocidal removal policy of forcing Native tribes west of Mississippi, by 'extermination' if necessary. '[T]rue philanthropy reconciles the mind to these vicissitudes as it does the extinction of one generation to make room for another,' he [Jackson] intoned in an address to Congress on his Indian Removal policy on December 6, 1830. ..." (Such as often cited sentence, of that 'address'.) In addit; that also provides interesting remark at the more general level too, not only for the Poe's uses about that common 'satirized image' about - in the following reference:
"Oddly, no one has connected Poe's general to Andrew Jackson, who had himself been so macerated by his warrior past that he had to avoid public appearance during the 1828 presidential campaign. 'Although he looked like a distinguished old warrior, with flashing blue eyes and a shock of whitening steely gray hair,' writes Sean Wilentz, 'Andrew Jackson was by now [1828] a physical wreck.' No public political figure benefited more than Jackson from his near mythic stature as former duelist, Indian killer, and heroic conqueror of the British at the battle of New Orleans. But the actual person Poe is satirizing is perhaps less important than the culture of Jacksonian democracy he is critizing: the cult of the warrior, of masculinity and national identity forged in massive blood-letting, Indian wars, racial oppression, mass mystification, and the literal disgorging of the person and humanity." ; ...a 'physical wreck', the 'massive blood-letting' and a 'heroic conqueror' as some identifiers for that cult the historical views seems found existant by the time of that (Jacksonian) period/"democracy", and which Poe is discovered critisizing on his fiction - Indeed, the contrast to that more recent 1980s is indeed quite apparent, to my any viewing (If not exactly 'comparable', as there no 'past warriors' or similarly 'domestic campaigns' araised for the public celebration.) ; ...On a bit after that it also acknownledges: "...He [again, Jackson] was 'the man' whose warrior past and policy of removal reversed the Jeffersonian policy of assimilation and insisted that even assimilated Indians [some 'sixty thousand Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole'] ...of the southeastern states, must be removed from their homes in order to make way for the advance of American civilization. ...forced removals continued into the administrations of Van Buren; William Henry Harrison, ...and John Tyler, who succeeded Harrison when he died of pneumonia shortly aftert taking office. ..." (; p. 84)
 

; ...Yet, can't then avoid to speculate, whether (that all) also from tell about there from existed a sort political 'muppet-puppet-show', from orchestrated already by those said years. And 'his mercifullnes' (Jackson) actually from appeared merely for some facade? (Or, from his presidency best interpreted that way.) Would then appear also represent some other significant 'joint-point' of those 1820s/30s political, and cultural-political camouflages, some that in the 'unhopeful' series-of-events sometimes take place under an idea about 'equality, fraternity', and then can come to invade the (seeming) republic governance, and 'deflow' the resultant uniforming concept, 'nationalitet' – Makin' that seem of even more so that ways, somehow 'distant but resemblant' familiar, even comparable for our modern ages, ?

...But not else of/from that speculate. ; ...Harper (;p. 109) seems also fx write Martineau in her 'cultural feminist position' at travels to have seeked from avoid the associated (sexual) 'complementary corollary' of the time (Which was to maintain, about the women for '...inherently incapable of rigorous judgement, or the sort of of generalizations which lead to risk-taking precautions.'). It seems then from had permitted her for avoid the 'traditional' apologizing to male 'gate-keepers' – such as on Trollopé's case, as the comparison - but, also having had it's drawback to her writing, since she; “...stayed close to the safe Baconian methodology developed for natural history that limited the number of risks she took in her writing. [of resultant...] Martineau's writing when compared to her more famous male contemporary, Alexis de Tocqueville, seems rather dry. [and so...] Martineau's investigative approach appears to be 'excessive in its ascetism' and reflective of a 'fear of the impressionistic, the immediate, the spontaneous.'” 

 

...As I of personally found the Tocqueville's methodologics from rather 'stiffen boring' - or his writing from the most part closer represantive to the specifically 1800ian 'progressive idealistic' style – And no matter what would be the view from about his modernity on opinion, views – I actually think Martineau's 'ethnologist' and cultural-moralist approaches (ie; writing) quite refreshing in comparison. Albeit, undoubtebly, those too have very 1800ian tone, emphasize, oftenmost. Actually more so than on Tocqueville. (Besides Tocqueville's socio-historical 'futurisms' seems from have had the more lasting influence, are more often today noted due his long-term estimates correct foreseen some issues of the development by the more modern era, the 20^th century. Obviously, of course, rather irrelevant to this...)

; Yet, furthermore, (then also reminding), from that Martineau's case, seems it indeed emerge for quite 'fitting' from her to had preceded in her methodologics the later sociological writing. Harper (2001, p. 131) also writes that (her translating Comté to) “...continuation of Chamber's message that natural science could serve as a starting point for a broader social philosophy. And Martineau's work still serves as the standard English edition of Comte's work. But, finally, Martineau directed her energies to the political journalism where she had gained the most recognization.” 

 

...But cons that sociology, it then also so that at least for the more recent decades her position as that sort 'fore-runner' hasn't been too so denied, questioned, anymore. (As even such 'aged, old-fashioned' piece for a reference book as the Oxfd. Dictionary of Sociology, ed. 1994, then credits her w. a following lines: “...was effectively the first woman sociologist. ; ...undertook many pioneering, methodological, theoretical, and substantive studies in the field...”) ; I mean, merely the p-o-w that there is undisputably an entry from her. About the same from lenght as, fx, from the main 'male contemporary', that Alexis de Tocqueville (1805-59) ...So a claim about hers to an all enduring unappreciation must've appear bit overstated a view. Or, at least 'securing' her place as a 'Comtéan', might've then compared favorable and helped better than from the other her contemporary female writers, some amongst to the scientific 'explorers' too. (In the writing and practice from offering 'stats' for backgrounds of her social arguments then automatically in the said 'field' been adequote from interpreted to “scientific” enough.)

As an additional note, on Howe (2007) seems a Martineau praised on/with very similar grounds, about her 'competence' and openness from an opinion, say. ; Fx, her reliability as the some 'witness' is rendered from the notesworth, due because her '...social background in the provincial bourgeoisie was less alien to American than Tocqueville's noble birth. [and] ...saw more of the country and a greater variety of its people.', than Tocqueville did, and also (seems it to say) her to '...had an eye for pictoresque detail.' ; And fx said Martineau's 'travelogues' - those two on begins this text quoted few volumes - to '...contain more empirical data than Tocqueville provided, along with no less interest in generalizations.'  (That having a 'few pars' on about Trollopé, as well.) On Martineau furthermore, or from the more telling, I think the ends from that paragraph, which then following cited, (of p. 308); “Like Tocqueville, however, she wrote primarily for an audience in her home country and used America as an example instructive to them. A 'radical' as that term was then used in England and one of the early feminists, Martineau strongly sympathized with America's awoved principles of liberty and equality. Where democracy to Tocqueville was a practical inevitability, to her it was a moral imperative. She criticized the United States for not living up to its ideals, in particular in its oppression of black people and in the 'political non-existence' of women. She therefore rendered a mixed verdict in the end Americans 'have realized many things for which the rest of the world is still struggling,', yet 'the civilization and the morals of the America fall far below their own principles.'”

Conclusively; guess' this then succeeded establish the both 'travelogues' (Martineau, Trollopé) to had held an important role in the early anti-slaverist writing. (Which maybe the main p-o-w, was.) Martineau's observances, for obvious, seem been more celebrated at the time, and still remain. But, Trollopé either doesn't any manner 'decline' of comment on the subject. (Even that one can of course question her motives on it, on several cases, like was noted in the prior. And I think a number from commentators having done just that, thenafter. In cases her narrative does emerge more on the side from the sort typically “classy” tones from – or say – for simpler “spiteful” condemnation from the american society observed. That incl. also that my own remark to her observances the slavery being merely visible only at an occasional parts, as the 'sideline'.)

...Perhaps simplifying things, but no less meaningful to our views, we could then as much 'classify' from the Martineau's view from par excellence the Socionomique(-Scientific), and Trollopés to the Gastronomique(-Biographic), par excellence. (: At least makes that one way from how to treat the 'dilemma' about their any comparison.) Yet, I'd still also say of had found Trollopé for the more apt as a writer – While having then in the same sentence of to admit had read only the latter mentioned for it's entity, and of Martineau only those selected parts, via the said compile (of the 2002).

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“...It's impossible to contemplate the unrealized project of Orwell on the Mississippi without a piercing sense of loss.” (Hítchens; p. 113)

; ...In passing here, then, shortly fewsome addit details from rel. to that 'Jefferson-affair'. Henry Louis Gates (Jr.) seems for mention on a modern introduction written to that Well's Brown's Clotel (,an edition incl. a few other novels from, y. 1990), that:

“Brown wrote a few distinct versions of Clotel, the first of which, curiously enough, was not published in America until 1969, perhaps because of its claim that Thomas Jefferson had kept a mistress who was a slave, Sally Hemmings, that she had borne his children, and that Jefferson had sold them. References to Jefferson's paternity disappear completely in the other American editions of Clotel.” (; p. X)

That meaning the several re-writings Brown made from the story, afteryears. Perhaps there can even have been some later 'versionings' made by others, such as there were from 'resembling example', the John Rollin' Ridge's Bandit-story Joan Murieta ('The life and Adventures of, the celebrated California bandit'; p. 1854. That actually published nearby the same year as the Clotel. Also, fx, already from during writers life-time seems it said pirated for a more popularly selling edition. Later 'adaptations' then from transformed Rollin' Ridge to more multivarious cheap fictions, also on plays, film(s)...)

; Acc. Gates, also on that preface expressed, from resultant Wells Brown having had in time gotten '...Overshadowed by the awesome presence of Frederick Douglas, however, Brown's career and significance to the tradition have not fully or adequately been assessed.' ; (Whatever then an exact story/truth on from Jefferson's dealings w. his owned slave mistress(es)...Never having cared of 'check about'.) ...But it seems then indeed of quite plausible, obvious that the Clotel's long neglected status in the literary history must've originated to the said particular reason. ; And the 'affair' itself, seems it yet not appear for near quite that so unknown, any more lately (Or, from so much to an intentioned forgotten. I mean not quite to the level I'd had formerly assumed.) Fx, there seems appeared a historical romantic (also sentimental popularistic, likely?) novel by Barbara Chase-Riboud, that wrote on 1985. And more 'academic' books on Jefferson and Sally Hemmings seems also seen the light by the day to the more recent. Some concerned on the personal life of Jefferson, that 'most blessed of the patriarchs'. (...As the search of local library catalogue didn't return me any 'substantial amount', won't care to list those here... Obviously there'd as well be also elsemuch, plenty to the more recent published.)
 

[; Addit, on 26.02.2019] ; ...Furthermore, quite as informative and relevant, if we here devote a few sentences lenght from quoting on cons some other 'publication histories' – This case on the 1800ian slave narratives, and of it's 1970s re-arrangement in the 'limits by the canon' (Let us say...In lack from any better term, words from...) ; Albeit, I've not a very thorough familiarity about, in particular to this.  – While the text I choose on refer as some example – Jacobs's Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl (p. on 1861) - Is actually to this day from rather well renown, has become almost a 'canonical piece' on studies by the 1800ian slave narratives and american slavery history itself. - Ie, by this day it widely sourced to the most various studies on/from about. 

; But therefore, without any further commentary, I'm only quoting a few lines from Erkkilä (2010). ...Even though I'm to this being also reminded of seen well often also repeated how the modern critics tend of had the remark 'bout that Lydia Maria Child, by originally editing that Jacobs' narrative. (Seems for represented some 'standard' to make a mention 'bout it, far less on the issue that in following few lines noted from.)  ; Anycase, I think that actually appears a bit different matter, strictly not relates to my these views here. (But the authentity and author 'identity' certainly does, so...also a few comments on that. ...If just from thinkin' the 'context' on the said (aspects/the mentioned) it doesn't seem that much completely serate an issue to, naturally.) ; Has to do, or having with...But anyway, only a few lines here, what the more apparent - or most notable from:

“...to return to the example of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, what does it mean to 'authenticate' Harriet Jacobs as the author of this text? Doesn't the focus on 'authentic authorship' in this, as in any text, ... thus remove Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl from the complicated network of power relations – racial, sexual, literary, and political – that are part of its publication history.

Although Linda Brent's [the name by the first person narrator, on the Jacobs's text] Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl was 'written by herself,' the copyright and the contract of the book, which was published by Thayer and Eldridge of Bostin in 1861, were owned by Lydia Maria Child, who is named as the editor on the title page of the book. Just as Jacobs's attempt 'to give true and just account of my life in Slavery' was published as part of the antislavery struggle in nineteenth-century America, so a new and still pseudonymous edition, with introduction and notes by Walter Magnes Teller, was published in 1973 in the context of the ongoing political and cultural struggle of blacks to gain visibility, voice, and representation in American literature and history. ...it was not until 1981 that Jacobs's authorship was verified by a white woman, Jean Fagan Yellin, who edited an 'authenticated' version of the book for Harvard University Press in 1987. This edition includes 'Cast of Characters' and a documentaty apparatus that tends to literalize Jacobs's creative narration...” (; p. 33-4.)

; In following for the quoted (Erkkilä) also discusses 'bout the role by L.M.Child as the original editor from narrative, ...ao, etc. ; But, us finding it sufficient adequate now described on to this. IOW: the reader can easily have a look from those it's 'publication histories', by oneself. [Addit, 12.03: - For example, it's at least of somewhat (quite) interesting to learn about the manner how Jacobs's Incidents on the life of a slave girl was first offered (by her, the manuscript/idea from) to the Beecher Stowe...And, L.M.Child only then did emerge for an 'editor' as the second 'alternative' for. ;- ...The reason from described at Greeson (J.R.), p. 2010 (p. 213-6.) ] 

 

; ...I merely noted /remarked 'cause from having ran on that 'peculiar' edition by the Teller (publ. -73.) I actually picked the book and wondered from about what the controversy might've that beheld and on where it's histories, what the biased past 'line of evidence' that could've from to reveal. (...I mean, for any effort of to 'erase' the authentity by originator that seemed to rather clumsy by any manner, wondered why it so. (As I recall that, Teller's enbriefings didn't even feel anyhow too 'intentioned' misleading on it. While it some time now, I glanced that from...) ; ...'Guessin the answer (to that) might reside on that very politicized but not very 'enlightened' 1970s, then. ...For the more recent Jacobs' is from standard recognized as the text's author, and it's authentity not questioned. Which seems to having all the world's importance, of course. ; Could say more – on Child in particular, whom I think the more generall 'record' 'bout this, by the standard manner, tends from to having had treated a bit unfairly – But I bother not. Guess it's a bit old story anyway by now. (Of course, it's - a bit like - some matter 'bout what the average view-points to, what a view you might wish cultivate on. A matter of emphasizes and appreciations too...sort from.)

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; Addit 26.01.2019:

"The ultimate culprit in the degeneration of America, he thought, was the corrupt and tyrannical course of the national government. The Missouri Crisis of 1819-1820, provoked by northern efforts to limit the spread of slavery in the west, was to Jefferson 'a fire in the night,' a threat to the Union and to the Revolutionary experiment in republicanism. He believed that the federal government's proposed restriction on the right of the people of Missouri to own slaves violated the Constitution and threatened self-government. Congress, he said, had no right to 'regulate the conditions of the different descriptions of men composing a state.' Only each state had the 'exclusive right' to regulate slavery. If the federal government arrogated to itself that right, then it would next declare all slaves in the country free; 'In which case all the whites within the United States south of the Potomac and Ohio must evacuate their States, and most fortunate those who can do it first.” ; “He was always optimistic; indeed, he was a virtual Pollyanna about everything. His expectations always outran reality, whether it was French aristocrats who turned out to be less liberal than his friend Lafayette, or garden vegetables that never came up, or misbehaving students at the University of Virginia who violated their own honor code, or an American Revolution that actually allowed people to pursue their pecuniary happiness. He was the pure american innocent. He had little understanding of man's capacity for evil and had no tragic sense whatsoever.

Through his long public career, while others were wringing their hands, Jefferson remained calm and hopeful. He knew slavery was a great evil, but he believed his generation could do little about it. Instead he counseled patience and reliance on the young who would follow. When one of those younger men, Edward Coles, actually called Jefferson in 1814 to lend his voice in the struggle against slavery he could only offer his confidence in the future. 'The hour of emancipation is advancing, in the march of time. It will come...' ” - Wood, 'The Trials and Tribulations of Thomas Jefferson' (...on the following referred book 'Jeffersonian Legacies', ed. Onuff, ; p. 411, 413.)

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“The first difference which strikes us is that of colour ... This unfortunate difference of colour, and perhaps of faculty, is a powerful obstacle to the emancipation of these people” - Jefferson, on Notes on the State of Virginia (1787) 

Slight Clarification (Or; under the veil from an 'average racism'...) ; Although not having read Jefferson's Notes on Virginia, the above quoted passage seems often common reprinted to the many instances where one comes by to the commentaries on the man and his writings about race. (...Concluding of its rather early timing, I'm just assuming that the Notes must've also seen later reprintings, in the several editions perhaps, and I've no familiarity whether Jefferson even could've had changed his 'formulations'. Unlike, 'though.) Anyway, it seems also – 'conclusive', if brief said - that to his early years Jefferson's said of held the more 'positive' – or, let us express that 'progressive' - view on a 'race-question' and the emancipation of the blacks. Apparently, cons his own slaves and to the more generally. But from his aging seems that then, fx, perhaps waned from the way of a more common standard (southern) attitudes by the time. ; However, it seems (fx,) worth the mention too that before the more 'flammable' years by the 1830s, about, there already was somewhat argumentation and discussion questioning any practicality from an existed slavery-system, in the limits of the (then) 'rapidly' modernizing world. During the earliest decades from 1800s, that meaning. Mainly, or at least partially on cons it's apparent unadjustability to the modern economies needs and commercial renewals from advancing. ...In that sense Jefferson's 'arguments' and attitude on the issue actually seems only from followed overall main lines how the most southern states chose from react to those ongone changes. Or merely not react, but also a p-o-w that there were existant ways permitting the slaves from 'earning' their freedom – While the conditions of the 'free blacks' weren't then necessary much any better. But at least it held as the possibility. (Even if only within a hypocrite manner, under a system where any freeds also were kept conscious from the very potential danger of loosin' that.)

; In short, the shared concensus from keepin the strict color lines and racial hierarchy on place were quite as firm at the more Northern states too. – And by the 1850s, the infamous 'Fugitive slave law' then is noted from had enstrenghtened the principles from that established racism, it's consequent followings acc to the “shared” social system.

; - However, these aspects mentioned on due from because of the presented complexities and contradictions which often surface from some/on most 19ian texts about. Concerning both any abolitionist writings and of the 'pro-slavers'. (Ie, there's often lot in almost any of those arguments expressed that'd now fit most easily under that neat and flexible term of an 'average racism'. Yet, I think that to appear a quite usable a term, concept cons. many writers, to their expressed views on. Of course incl. the referred rather 'aged' statements on, expressed by Jefferson.) ; And indeed, acc Jefferson's very own words the threat that the slavery-system held for the existed republic, the democracy, was recognizable at the time. Some of his 'prognostications' are, I just suppose, to the most often cited paragraphs at that Notes on the State of Virginia, by the historians. – Ie, it goes from followingly (Shortly referred here only from that book on Poe, 2001; end-note 20, on p. 139): “Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just: that his justice cannot sleep for ever: that considering numbers, nature and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situations, is among possible events: ...” 

[Pic beside;  Tiger Jack, from (old, 1950s, -60s) Tex Willer-comics - By Bonellini- Galleppini. ; ...For a comics side-character Tiger (Seems so the name at the more recent represented/enshortened to), is quite the arch-typical example about an average racism. He's generally drawn to quite a 'replica' from Tex, only a few divergent detail from added (plus the feather, of course. 'Though, at the more modern stories the said is for lot less noticeable. ...Which also doesn't prevent us of remarking from how some amongst the stories created on early 2000s/at the turn of the century seem of maintained to and 'exhibited' even more explicit racially loaded stereotypics about 'natives'. To the more varying ways, to. While not so 'simplified' as on the older 1950s stories.) Also, generally Tiger Jack's most part passive, obedient to follow 'his command'. (Ie; he not represents any questioning argument to anything what held by Tex. While occasionally emerges have the novel or an 'original' idea of his own.) ; ...Actually, it's quite nostalgic from observing these few details, by now. ...I sort from recall, when having read the Tex-comics by my early childhood, I used to feel (often) bit puzzled from how disappointing Tiger Jack always seemed to be asided, many occasions, on the stories narratives.   

'A decent chap', the 'Jolly crowd'...Then? ; ...On the main issue here I then advanced my studies w. just a bit from glancin on details. Makes no use of relate the whole story here; For examples, the Wikip-entries seems give the quite decent covering on the most of it.

; ...In the plain historical aftersight any 'evidence' from the Jefferson-Hemings 'affair' doesn't seem exactly so pointed “condemning” on Jefferson himself. (Or so these few scattered views to, would give as the average impression from. The level from that said 'average racism', by the 1800s, from noted.) ; On a look from the Jeffersonian Legacies (- 93, book edited by Onuff), I seem of notice that from establish him to once appeared the wealthiest slave-owner on his own county (w. over 100 persons for the 'subordinates'), and the slaves on his possession are there generally noted of been treated relative well. (However, at least on cases of any escapees, plus perhaps some other instances, them fx could be punished by lashing. A standard manner, practice then. The issue also seems said had been completely dependant from the nature of an overseer, to the cruel or for more 'humane'. And the landowner himself merely not practically chose to interfere on those matters. Quite standard manner by the time, such as typical for any resemblant system of forced bondage, any time, any 'social condition'. ; Of course, the house-hold slaves in overall were usually treated considerably better than any put on a farm-work.) And, the Hemings-family said to had held a more significant esteemed place in the 'hierarchy', or, a 'privileged position' in comparison for other his slaves. That said, the general impression on Jefferson's any dealings (,cons. his slaves) seems best combined at the expression that, similar to elsewhere in the South at the time, them were 'completely under his powers.'

; ...Furthermore, any speculation on this basis, seems not perhaps quite too fruitful. More so, because Hemings (Sally) almost seems for to emerge just as some 'part of the same landscape' on this, sort of. The female slaves were fx obliged to the sexual relations acc their masters will, which was nothing uncommon. Nor was there anything exceptional on that acc the 'moral-code' and 'rules' by that completely biased and crooked culture of the proslavery South. Jefferson also seems not from had freed Hemings during his own life-time, which (likeliest) can explain from the circulated accusations by his political enemies. He apparently did free some her sons – ie, those by his own too, acc the present knowledge. Along with some other slaves he'd released, after their certain obliged amount years servitude. (;Indeed, the 'God must be just', man possibly could've thought from...) ; In that sense too, while writing these chapters I came for notice how there actually been some greater importance at that Chase-Riboud book, by that 1980s – As that said from written to provide some 'visibility' to the character of Sally Hemings. ...'Cause, like the usual at many comparable cases, it's exactly that complete invisibility from her persona on the story that most seems by the time kept firm the foundation and 'myths about' to that maintained 'official' denial from affair itself. I mean, from any present view on this.

...So it's quite interesting from how (curiously) persistent from former remained the enshadowing the said Jeffersonian legacy. All-through the some 20^th century's past decades, which for the most notable. ; ...Noted then that said book Jeffersonian Legacies contains apparently quite decent coverage on this more 'modern' history about. (...at the pages btw 418-456, article by French and Ayers). At least it then quite interesting too, from noticing, fx, about how in the course of that increasingly 'mounting evidence' (,and the ever re-emerging discussion btw ca from a 1950s to the -80s) the 'old-school' of historians having gotten in the long run obliged finally of acknowledging the obvious. ; For example, Malone, is said of only; “...in 1984, ...made a startling concession in an interview with The New York Times. '...most speculative and unhistorical [to his view] in the Brodie version was not that Jefferson might have slept with Hemings but rather that he had carried on the affair with her in Paris and later as President for years on end. A sexual encounter, ...could neither be proved nor disproved, he conceded, adding 'it might have happened once or twice.” (; p. 444) – Which seems from emerged as the final concession after some decades long fight against any 'claimed proofs' about, and fromafter several written 'volumes' from biographies on Jefferson's life, that not discussing the matter. (Brodie then also had published on Jefferson, whom 'she clearly admired', her '...much-anticipated biography, Thomas Jefferson: An intimate History, in 1974. Supplementing documentary sources with Freudian psychoanalysis, she concluded that Jefferson enjoyed a long-term, loving relationship with Sally Hemings, fathering several her children.' p. 429.) Additionally it says, fx, 'While Brodie discussed relationships between Jefferson and several women in his life, reviewers concentrated on Hemings 'scandal,' shifting the focus from gender to race.' (emphz. added by us)) ... So I kind of imagine it would hold the clue that still back on that 1970s, sort from, it still wasn't just of the tennis but about the 'purity' of that race, quite explicitly. I mean, that's the logical conclusion from how intense said 'official' denial seems for been, and esp, from about how 'enweighed' some those commentaries, likeliest, seem had appeared... ; ...Not necessary from Malone's or others from 'traditional' (male) historians, but, for example nowadays one can't possibly avoid of little rises of eye-brows to read some the contemporary critiques those biographies (by Brodie's and Malone's.) ....The latter is mentioned also had received the Pulitzer prize for his writing on the 'subject', and Brodie been named to the 'Woman of the Year by the Los Angles Times.' ; More in particular, the article fx remarks that by the time of the -70's 'debate' 'daring critique' by Gary Wills for had stated that actually ...'described a sexual relationship based on convenience, not love' [and, he] ...compared Hemings to a prostitute who was compensated by Jefferson for her services. ...' [of what quoted that;] she was like a healthy and obliging prostitute, who could be suitably rewarded but would make no importunate demands. Her lot was improved, not harmed, by the liaison.' (; p. 432) ; ...“Retrospektively”, one of course then also recognizes that even if (Will's) 'interpretations' would'd hold a seed of truth or 'validity' - I find the 'claim' about prizes and presents itself not so unlike from. Every once in a while you read all the resemblant of the major political characters along w. such aspect cons their 'liaisons' – it's a lasting category in the “yellow” newspap shelves for sale gimmicks – But even so, the said statement hardly would've then made much justice on any lots from it. (On the speculations 'bout the 'affair'). Practically due because of reasons above described, no matter what the relationship this noted 'pillar of the virtue' would've held on w. his subordinate mistress. ...And incl. also whether one would then estimate that to cast any light on an often cherished idea - by many historians, in the past at least - from considering man's limited '...understanding of man's capacity for evil', from (Jefferson) not to had any 'tragic sense whatsoever.' (A few definitions I chose refer for at this, of what at begins cited in more plenty.)

Etc, ao...Anyway, it seems also that Hemings from had been some “seven eights white”, it also sometimes remarked the Jefferson not necessary to from had felt 'violated' against any (his own) racial 'principle' on the affair. Not (necessarily) even against his any 'moral principles'. (The affair, or 'relationship', is said from had lasted some 38 years, or about. Addit., like said, the widowed ex-president not ultimately freeing Hemings but at least seems he guaranteed her the 'privilege' for spend in some relative calm her old days, from postafter the Jefferson's death and the sale of the Monticello.) ; 'Much a do 'bout nothin', perhaps, then (To loan the description from name for Shakspear's play). Yet - even from this short glancin - what it mostly makes clear is it for quite revealing of how a small issue can emerge 'entangled' to a number of a socially meaningful, problematic question. Cons the history, and the race this case.
; ...Fromafter that said Chase-Ribaud book, on during the 1990s, seems that there also were made fx a tv-serie on. The said contradictions and at the time 'heated' publicity of the 'debate', about, maybe might've gotten forgotten or 'buried in time' thereafter. ; Finally, the 'issue' seems also then apparently from ended – such as the case from many other resemblant 'problemas', these days – from the DNA-research (More particular, on Wikip.) around a turn of century having confirmed from Jefferson to had fathered several Heming's children. (Of resultant, the historians now to most uniform are in some 'concensus' about.)
  
; ...On that light, to the ends from this all too lenghty side-note, it then becomes meaningful of mention that to my casual, occasional, 'glances' on books from – 'cause probably there not many political figures whom more appears written than on Jefferson - was able for observe fx that Yarborough's American Virtues (p. -98) not devoting even any reference (entry) to Hemings. (At least there not a mention on it's Index.) Perhaps that appears quite defensible - Cons that the book seems treated Jefferson's political views or how 'his insights' might've still had 'much to teach us', by present day. However, kind of a more informative, at least I though it so, was to discover it on Thomas Jefferson. A chronicle of his thoughts, perhaps a bit reluctantly, but still a mention from that DNA-research. (On p. 178. ; Book published 2002, ie on postafter years - 'Though I'm not quite sure if the y. for an edition only? Feels that a bit late by year...) Otherways it perhaps on some other pages had few a reference about the Hemings-family, but apparently not for Sally. On the 'evidence' presented by that, Jefferson then of not had so much place to her for his thoughts... ; And then, surprisingly the local library seems of loietered from delivering me the Founders as fathers. The private lives and politics of the revolutionaries. So I not bothered on this purpose to wait and view about it too, for to this. ...By some recollection I kind of remember it neither seemed not of had a reference from Hemings (Which, automatically, to these conclusions then would from appear only...quite as estimable, while not confirmable thanks to the said reason.) ...It also seems from represented appeared on 2014, which appears to little suspectable, perhaps. So I make an 'educated guess' that more likely the year of publication to that been 2004. (Of course, there too may have been any later editions, 'supposin...)

; Finally, I'm having to mention also that despite it's good qualities (fx, an article ”Those who labor for my happiness”: Thomas Jefferson and his slaves, by Stanton seems to me most informative) on that -93 book ('Jeffersonian legacies') also having had seen for necessicity from feat some Afterword (by Petersen) - Where past those past many years held opinion seems still been offered, from presented to some 'final word' (One could say, use the expression. Even from despite there arguments to the contrary, on book's very articles.) Ie, at that 'Afterword' any 'fact from' is referred only, as the side-mention, and from followingly; “...Because of his character was bad [...his (1800ian) 'political enemies, mainly the Federalists and their heirs, believed he was morally corrupt'] , Jefferson's principles and politics could not be virtuous, and he was unfit to be president of the United States. ... Chief instance was the allegation of a miscegenous relationship between Jefferson and a Monticello slave, Sally Hemings. Originating in the political heats generated by the election of 1800, the story had but a brief half-life until it was revived by abolitionists and British travel-writers after Jefferson's death as a telling exhibit of American democracy's complicity in the crime of slavery. It was revived again by a latter day abolitionist, Fawn Brodie, ...casting a romantic glow over a relationship that on Jefferson's own terms was absolutely abhorrent, ... But this was fiction, possibly politics, certainly not history. ...” (p. 461)

...I believe a careful reader for this needs not too much underlining what turns as the most apparent on, to this day. How by then an accepted (,one would say 'an established') view for is backed on it; 'story', 'revived', 'revived again', 'absolutely', 'hoary legend'. (Some words which easily now catch an attention on that.) ; But for now, that much about only, from the histories. This provides me also some assurance that it often well worth the effort have a look beyond any 'recognized' history from. For example that Trollopé-book I read sometime ago now, from later having come by the occasional remarks from at the prevailed historical references – Or, quite as well it's complete omission from, alternatively misinterpretations from it's content (, or principal sayings at). ; Quite as much the same seems possible note from cons that William Wells Brown (From whose contradictoring 'legacy' to this Jeffersonian 'archive' the few notes at this actually were inspired by, only. But, like said, on Wells Brown too seems there for the more recent written from plentysome. A few modern biographies, fx, I notice.)

; ...What to the even more obvious, apparent, is that despite the occasional mentioned down-sides, only for the greatest blessings by present days there Internet and all the 'world-wide communications'. Reminded only 'cause the facts, as always, reside on where you bother to look for them. Otherways one only too soon discovers to sail at the 'troubled waters' from rumours and fictions. ; ...Something what that 'afterword' (by Petersen) on during it's pre-internet days seems so forewarned of. (As some 'advicing' for the readers to, mostly the non-professionals and therefore 'unfit' for the task.) Quite obvious, or maybe less obvious to anyone. I mean from considering those words on this described Hemings-affair....the rest on that not so much relates on this topic. ; And then, that's usually the ultimate worth of any Afterwords, you might now also have gained some idea 'bout... ; (W-G.)

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'But for now, surely we must depart...' ; But why actually say even this much on aspects that I've myself only inpassing noted, read for – Esp. from the p-o-w that our actual intention was only provide few remarks of these travelogues from, about. And not to express anything, say, beyond that what seems for to surface, to the most apparent?

; (Continuing the thought from,) ...for example, of that Styron's novel I so far not mentioned anything. No doubt, for/to/as any 'case example' the book would provide some views-points worth the closer examination. In the pasts I've sometime noted it from mentioned as the some 'precursor' for the (later) post-modernist writing, or fiction – Which I hardly find any fitting statement about the book, nor from it's' context'. Or, from any other respects about. (At least that not specifically, foremost, emerges from any main impression, reading it.)

; Also, and what the more relevant for these views, it actually emerges on some comparison for/w. the Martineau, that Styron's book feels mostly to the more conservative. Bit surprisingly that might be perhaps, and, mainly meaning w. that any of it's held “attitudes” or from cons the general treatment of a principal issue - the slavery by 1830s. While, of course the former mentioned is a volume of travel-writing/and an early 'sociological', like said priorly - So no such comparisons wouldn't necessary appear from much accurate. (Styron's book being a historical novel, fiction, even that it bases on historical detail.) But I merely mention, 'cause that then only arises, for the other main apparent 'finding', a p-o-w that Styron's novel clearly owes also similarly much on it's particular timing from writing. That racially and socially anxied 1960s. Ie, would be also quite some bit from overstatement to claim the book for had appeared notably 'retrograding' to it's content – Given the atmosphere by the timing, and the aspect that topic in itself maybe even was still rather more 'flammatory' a subject by then (than how it now is viewed to.) ...But for the more interesting issue then is also on that from how considerably stagnant the “race-question” by then times seems of remained on past some 100 years, priorly. How 'invisible' the some parts of it had tended be kept, still by that decade's 'social context', the historical racial segregation...along w. all else alike. (Again we can only notice that the presently far more critical histories and more modern 'estimates' for the racial and suprematist 'inheritance' of that 19^th century seem for continuous appeared.)

(...Anyway, to my selective viewing as an interesting detail appeared the mention of that '...ancient mother-river of the slavery, James'. ; ...It only a (seeming) irrelevant metaphora - or a plain detail at plot. Yet, having read those former histories on the very feudal 'origins' on the system by agriculture, reign, in the tule by that James (the first?, 'suppose) periods, about from...1620s?, onwards. As all that said on the historical origins from colonies in the South, how that economy and social 'order' became then largely built on basis 'feudal'-system. Slavery and social condition 'from resultantly'. ...So, couldn't quite avoid have the impression from what the (actual) relevance cons these views.) ; Besides, the depictions about cultural 'sphere' of the 1800s is in the Styron quite good, rich of description. While foremost, some main 'flaw', of course, in the book from it to present view being from all too entertaining. (Translates, conventional on depiction.) ; ...And guess' sayin' anything more, w. this limited familiarity 'on and about' only would go passways and sideways. (Soforth, essentially to any 'miles off'.) Besides, I've not even any specific idea if the said river still even bears any same naming from. 

 

The preceding (few) references at least make it bit clear for me I may need of have a few glances on the sources, some books about. I mean, when I happen to have any time for to... ; Interesting also to notice – though, only too coincidential - seems it also appear that Poe from said had been born at Richmond, as the city said situate at somewhere 'low-deltas' of that same James-river. (...But I'm too lazy for check about from the maps, I actually nowadays mostly am...So let the rest of it remain 'from the obscured' to these views. And finally, let us leave these issue for now, to this short views on, about.)

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; The MSW EcoRecommendations - Pt no XXII

'Perfumed, Paradisiac' – No need for much (any) added for what related in the very previous post (that recom about Siegle/the threatening Plastic World's End/the environmentals and recyclements). Saying merely for the sayings sake. 
 

...This solid, exclusively complete plastic-free solution to the hairs washing, sold by Lash, anyway would've gained the place on our eco-recoms even without. Fromafter that, I've also discovered them to have the variables of these, from selectable according to one's own hair type– or, alternatively as presents to people's specific likings – or, whatever the preference you think for. ; ...Except then also said that I did recognized this 'lump' (See in the pic) from lasting about two Months. It feels of just adequate competitive on the prices considering. ( ...If I buy on amounts, could I get some discount...? Or maybe it better not ask; Not that I'd think that for expensive, from any comp. w. the standard alternatives – Such as the 'standard' meaning plastic-wasty, anti-ecologic, multi-chemichalized usual enslavements from, the 'bottled' shampoonages..) 

 

; 'United We Brush' (Or, would we say, instead: Confused'Bamboozled...) ; The other eco-recommendat(ion) of this post, is for the toothbrushes, manufactured from bamboo. The main details should as well appear quite briefly expressed. ; Havin' discovered those nowadays well available, for sold 'everywhere', I then acquired a number from. And my former toothbrushes, then resultant, did find their way for some 'post-uses' in the toolbox. (Whatever that would be I as yet not know. One could use those for any purpose for the cleaning equipment: From the toilet bowl, from the window sills – inside, outside – Or, fx, from slowly brushing off the dirts having coevered the discovery about an ancient fossil skeletal (: Discoverable from anyone's garden, or an old barnyard, schoolyard, 'boneyard'...Who knows.)

...Etc. ; I noticed here corners sold a two alternatives from these bamboo-brushes: One by the (Swedish) manufacturer, named Humble-Brush. The other being, apparently, a Central-European/British manufacturer to, Mable.

; In my comparison the Humble seems appear from slight less inviting by it's 'design' – And, the Mable to my finding then certainly gained some points w. the circumlinear, cylindrical shape it has. Very...artistic creation. As the minus points on it's case then were 'scored' of the notice that the brush seems have a small extra 'dot' in the bottom from. Didn't particularly check about whether it's plastic material or, perhaps, hardened rubber – But anycase thought that piece an unnecessary addition. (Of course, I can imagine that to have it's purpose – Not makes us any less strict on our judgment.) ; Then, to be precise, you of course, don't completely get rid of the plastic parts on these brushes as the head of the brush (brushes) still are manufactured of the plastic material. But finding that the minor issue. (The Humble-pack also seems even give some advices on the 'post-use demolition. - Ie, when it's time to get a new one, how to dispose toothbrush most ecologically.)

So I happily acquired a couple of those (Means: From both producers.) Reason for that I think it practical to have a different brush fx to the travel uses – It's the most usual way how your toothbrush tends get lost, so this minimum 'ecologic-step' would make sure it's then at least of the biodegradable item. - And I of course recommend everyone to follow my advice and change for all and once all the current brushes on these 'bamboo-version(s)'.

...Perhaps it makin' only few seemingly minor items on your personal 'plastic load', but w. the millions (and more) from the peoples using those, it's the amounts of more to landfills and for an unnecessary environmental waste calculated, accumulated yearly. I mean, if you want to make the ecological choices, and not just continue from pretend on makin' any...

; The 'Nectar of gods' (Not to be digested, though...) ; ...Furthermore, this list then has a pic from my occasionally former mentioned 'replace' on the more usual dish-washing liquids, the Ecover. (Here at least, also sold on any regular markets.) ...Won't need to say any too particulars on this neither, 'suppose, ...Except that them seem now advert the container bottles from being manufactured of the recycled plastic. (Didn't have the success from finding any 'refill-station' for the further advances in the eradication of my remains from 'plastic-footprint' on dishwashing. Haven't too recent from searched for, though.) Anyway, I find it practical ecological enough from shortly say that Ecover seem proved not just more lasting, but also considerably cheaper to most others. Some (usually, also) less ecologic alternatives. ; A funny p-o-w that you don't ever usual seem from find these in the level from shoulders – where the said common tv-adverted rubbish 'reigns' the market-space – But instead on the lower, 'foot-level' from the market-shelf. ...Well not much a too nuisance to me, I can well stoop a little, this case. (We're not so 'humble' otherways, while I'd rarely bother to, on many other instances.) 

 

; The King of Misery ; ...But I ain't too proud either. At least not too proud to offer the handicrafts and sewings for the next recommendable 'eco-step' to this. ; It's always more eco-savy to make your clothes by yourself, than buy from the market. Although not myself much any tailor, but I can appreciate a good, home-made materials once found some. So, these wrist-warmers I got from a very good friend, now some time ago. (...Might indeed look for slight worn-out – But, it's only a proof them having been very warm-received.) Perhaps also on else-times I've only too little emphasized of how good and practical material the natural Wool is. Esp. to these Northern colds, nothing much else keeps warm for so well. It even warms when wet, they say, and I've numerous times noted the said for truth. Hence, whenever a chance, also buy from a local manufacturer first, instead than at the market. (But I can't say of been too faithfull to that last given 'advice', 'guess it's much from the way we live, then...) 

 

'I, Ecoffee' (Even... w. a lid - Just fo' you, lad!) ; Finally – If only for a casual reminder – here then the reusable coffee-cup I had from x-mas present. Not too much from any especielt source to discuss about - But to another some ecom-recom on this list. ; It was wrote about there '2.5 billion' single-use, non-recyclable 'plastized' coffee-mugs in the UK solely, yearly, from consumed. Which seems from to tell main facts about abrupt enough. ...Billion ? ; ...I imagine the manufacture materials to this Ecoffee were mentioned made of the recycled plastics. (Must've thrown away an adjoined information, if there was some.) Overally gives an impression of the throughout thoughtout design. (Despite that there's in the lid, w. a zodiac provincial manner, barely recognizable text pressed on; 'caution contents hot'. )

; And, by the way I was the most enjoyed from to notice how little plastic wastes we happened to generate from our X-mas gifts this year. Plainly – plainest of expressed – this plastic anti-ecologism, the fillings, packaging materials, all the “comfortable'an'forgettable” stuffs, single-use items made from; It stinks...

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'An' Gimme anger, little Angel...' ; ...The Weathers proved from as unestimable and random this early year, so I think it safer for not say anything, as yet.– Or at least not expect the thick snowy, winter wonder-rides this soon. So it was, just yesterday, the most frustrating warm-up midst the (slight) general cooling conditions towards the January. Wetty rain and few heaps melting on roads, roadsides and elsew. 

 [Beside pic - Of Hernandez' High Soft Lisp-album.]

And then, while writing this on the very next day (2^nd day New Year), seems it had casted us the 'mild frosts', minus 2 to about 6 degrees, and the heavy winds, snowing – Or, almost felt for a snowstorm. With the exception that so far the poured snows been very little, not exactly like any tempestous 'heavy metal thunders' from. But at least the snowy winds and winters season. And now about a week after or so, there is the plenty from snows, finally...

; If we are blessed to have adequate snows – I don't know what to expect, since while the last Summers very heated, would predict good, colder winters, the forecasts seemed bit more uncertain about of whether there is to be much, (or even 'moderately'), snows from had this year.

With some luck then, I'd have the good chances from achieve my modest target in the skiings this season – Which is from about the amount for 500 km. (Not very ambitious goals, but given the calculation that I did ski roughly that amount kilometers last year, wouldn't seem too unreachable either.) ; But the snows...We'll see, from what the situations it then turns to. (I already was on skis a few times late December. Some amongst the reasons I actually not begun this writing/blog-post any sooner.) ...Some former years it actually been not until to those mid-weeks from the Jan that I'd gotten on skis. So, naturally taking the every bit of bit, from now that I have possibility for. Heavy water (snow) 'punter' as I am...gettin' ready to the rollin'an'sliding then, sort of. 'Get your planks on the tracks, head it to the up-hill...'

So we're being, at least presently, pretty hopeful from cons this winter weathers. By this timing, season from the year it seems to had now emerged closer our regular winter-conditions. (Just got for the more snowy-some, finally. We had at least some 10 to 20 cm worth of flakes last week and more to come by this day...) ; But snows always make me happy. Nowadays, from my finding – The more of it, the better :)

(Guess not all the people do think this way...)

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“...entrance gate at Belleview, entering which he struck into a private road, bordered by massive oaks, whose multitudinous branches, hung with long streamers of trailing moss, formed for much of the way a thick canopy above his head. It took him only a few minutes to traverse the quarter of a mile that lay between the entrance gate and the house itself.

This old colonial plantation, rich in legendary lore and replete with historic distinction, had been in the Delamere family for nearly two hundred years. Along the bank of the river which skirted its domain the famous pirate Blackbeard had held high carnival, and was reputed to have buried much treasure, vague traditions of which still lingered among the negroes and poor-whites of the country roundabout. The beautiful residence, rising white and stately in a grove of ancient oaks, dated from 1750, and was built of brick which had been brought from England. Enlarged and improved from generation to generation, it stood, like a baronical castle, upon a slight eminence from which could be surveyed the large demesne still belonging to the estate, which had shrunk greatly from its colonial dimensions. While still embracing several thousand acres, part forest and part cleared land, it had not of late years been profitable; in spite of which Mr. Delamere, with the conservatism of his age and caste, had never been able to make up his mind to part with any considerable portion of it. His grandson, he imagined, could make the estate pay and yet preserve it in its integrity. Here in a pleasant weather, surrounded by the scenes which he loved, old Mr. Delamere spent much of the time during his declining years.

... In earlier years Mr Delamere had been a practising lawyer, and had numbered Miller's father among his clients. He had always been regarded as friendly to the colored people, and, until age and ill health had driven him from active life, had taken a lively interest in their advancement since the abolition of slavery. Upon the public opening of Miller's new hospital, he had made an effort to be present, and had made a little speech of approval and encouragement which had manifested his kindliness and given Miller much pleasure.” ; (Charles Chestnutt, 1858-1932): The Marrow of Tradition (publ. 1901.)

...And few 'Calhoun Cocktails' (on the ends from) - Or, better said, some 'Collateral Loans' ; And that's (almost) all from this time, folks. Or, why enlengthen our stories for any lots this-after. Or, why not? ...No actual needs from, though. ; From reminded that 'All the best not comes from the West', I'll decide to make it to the very briefest - Only adding for the ends from this my few remarks about diets and eating. In particular, if your favoring the sometimes past years popularised low-carbonhydrate diet – Make at least sure your kid gets as well amounts enough in addit to any too exclusively 'enweighed' on protein intake containing diet (Even if yourself maintained any such.)

; ...I mean, 'cause, it not really came as any surprise to me from read about the details, findings from. Long-term, I've thought that it seems only very logical and obvious that the oversized diet on meats probably might have an enshortening effect on your health, life-times. (If overmuch maintained. It is, of course, at least quite as obvious that the diets lacking in protein – and, plainest, the meat 'suppose – might have an equal limiting and negative influence on a growth by the child. Can quite as surely/is possible to cause of some harms during the later from life, too.) ; Yet, also the many studies and researches fx having shown since ages that people w. the more vegetarist and fishes-weighed diets tend have the habit from living longer to the mostly 'meat-appetizers'. Feels that too quite apparent understandable on my finding too. And, one doesn't especially need from read fx (smtgh like) Han Kang (The Vegetarian ; p. 2007), to gain the view-point about that there to appear (smtgh) particularly very repellent on the people's 'obligatorist' meatfull diets from. (I mean not the cultural norms or 'standards'; I mean the market-fulls, the advertisements, the celebrations days menus 'stuffed' with – and alike things.) Nevertheless, I not particularly decided for any complete vegetarian diet myself – though, must say – ever that I've happened selected for a 'meat-free' on my any daily menu, felt the more happier and positive, from resultant. (Don't know if it true you become what you eat, but surely so, that what the enjoyed will have effect in the overal to your daily 'mood'. It's a bit like...from choosin' between a bowl of sweets and the bowl of berries as the appetizers for actual offerings, 'main course' on the table.)

But, for now, I mean not of make it from too wordysome stories here. Instead, for the ends to this, glance these few paragraphs I discovered on my readings of the books from modern molecular-engineering and DNA-/genes-rel. research/'findings' about on this aspect:

“Recent data have shown that there is significant interaction between the systems in our cells that try to regulate and respond to energy and metabolism fluctuations, and those that maintain genomic integrity, including telomere stability. It's unsurprising, therefore, that scientists have analysed the lengths of telomeres in cells from obese individuals. The same paper that examined the effects of smoking on telomere length also looked at the effects of obesity. They found that the telomere shortening associated with obesity was even more pronounced than for smoking, equating to nearly nine years of life.

If all this inspires you to keep your weight under control, choose how you do this rather carefully. According to the United Nations, the country with the highest percentage of people who are aged 100 or over is Japan. The traditional Japanese diet almost certainly plays a role in this, because Japanese people who have changed to a Western diet develop Western chronic diseases. The traditional diet is based on low protein intake and relatively high carbohydrate levels. Studies in rats have also showed that a low-protein diet early in life was associated with increased lifespan, which in turn was associated with long telomeres.

So if you're thinking of adopting the high-protein and low-carb Atkins or Dukan diets, have a little word with your junk DNA first. I suspect your telomeres might say no.” ; Carey, Junk DNA. A Journey through the Dark Matter of the Genome (2015; p. 62.) 

 

(Although, don't expect me in the futures either of to make - any sort - references w. wordings like/from; 'The Scientists having lately discovered that ...'/ Now, the Science tells this and the Science tells that... / 'The latest scientific finding being...' ) ; ...But I can from cite what I personally think of to hold lot bit truth – And the science not to me from any remarkably unreliable source from. There's more worse sources to the mass of an 'anti-truth', obviously. (...While I, yet, also think there's then also the scientific 'ivory-towers', 'castles' of the retrogression and conservatism. What sort places? Well any sorts, those Towers of the Babel, quite a bit, even still todays, no doubt...)

 

; ...Anyway, else much else at any winter-posts, later on – Possibly around the midst of this ski-season period. (By then I might have a few plants to summery garden sown and shown here, too...) ;W-G.

; Signed by Doktor Docto-Power

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PIC(s); (...Details, sources at text, except from 'Vampi', and beside 'Witch', on the earlier posts where presented...) ; All the photos by writers.

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