BOOKS! (Need I Say More?) No. 1 — The KICKOFF — Are You Ready for Some Footnotes?!?!
I read books and type up quotes so you don't have to! No. 1: "The Religion of the Ancient Celts," J. A. MacCulloch (1911)
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Bibliophilia.
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As a regular part of this new Substack, I will be SHARING TONS of carefully CURATED quotes, readings, and passages from my cavernous research library.
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NOW… LET’S LOOK AT OUR FIRST BOOK…
The Religion of the Ancient Celts, J. A. MacCulloch (Edinburgh: T. & T. Clark, 1911)
[CAVEAT EMPTOR: In general, we’ll be sharing high-quality, rigorous—often scholarly and highly researched—readings and resources. However, for various reasons, such as a book being old, as is today’s book from 1911; or a book leaning more toward the speculative or esoteric side, please note that passages quoted may occasionally contain inaccuracies or out-of-date information. At times, passages may be quoted for interest more than precision and factuality. As always, doublecheck any claims and look for dual / multiple attestation from other credible sources before presuming accuracy.]
The Religion of the Ancient Celts,
by J. A. MacCulloch (1911)
How I Found This Rare Book:
If you ever find yourself in ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND, there are two bookstores you have to check out…
[The fact that you love books & bookstores is a given in this scenario.]
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