Lost Leaders Essay 24 - Torrid Summer

from The Andrew Lang Library · host Andrew Lang

In which the oppressive heat of a torrid summer in London is keenly observed through the clothing of its citizens, the scarcity of refreshing indulgences, and the natural pleasures accessible to beasts and anglers alike. Amidst the trials of enduring fashion and medical decrees, the simple joys of water and twilight offer a gentle reprieve from the weariness of man’s restless spirit.

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