Commonplace History 

A few sweet lines from the amazing 18th century best-selling poet Edward Young, on the amazing nature of mankind.

An except from the Gentleman's Magazine, London, August of 1765, detailing the death of the Holy Roman Emperor, among other interesting tidbits.

The 13th chapter of the eclectic historical fiction novel "the Yellow Cardinal", set in the years 1765-1776.

The 12th chapter in the eclectic historical fiction novel "the Yellow Cardinal" set in the years 1765-1776.

The 11th chapter of the eclectic historical fiction novel "the Yellow Cardinal", set in 1765-1776.

The 10th chapter in the eclectic historical fiction novel "the Yellow Cardinal", set in 1765-1776.

The 9th chapter of the eclectic historical fiction novel "the Yellow Cardinal", set in 1765-1776.

A short and witty reflection on the 18th century fashion icon, the banyan, alongside an except from the novel "the Yellow Cardinal", set in 1765-1776.

The 8th chapter of the eclectic historical fiction novel "the Yellow Cardinal", set in 1765-1776.

The 7th chapter of the eclectic historical fiction novel "the Yellow Cardinal", set in 1765-1776