Posted on 08/04/2022 3:29:17 PM PDT by sphinx
Right you are. More years ago than I care to admit, I studied Astrology, precisely for that reason, so I could authoritatively ridicule it. I was in a bookstore (Barnes etc.) somewhere in Manhattan, browsing the subject when I picked up a book entitled, “The Textbook of Astrology”. I opened it up and the words were upside down so I realized that the dust cover was on backwards. I took it off to put it on the right way, and saw that the book COVER was on BACKWARDS! I bought it immediately. Great book. Just what I needed.
As for the Four Feathers, there are many versions of the film. I recommend that you start with the 1939 version, then there are at least 2 others, both good, in 1978, and 2002. The story varies little but the battle sequences are fabulous in all (IIRC).
If you’re into film let me know, we’ll talk some time.
Any time I hear the word “Dahomey” it is usually in the phrase “Dahomey slave trade”.
You’re right. I almost had the comment deleted.
The French troops clobbered them at all ranges.
Sort of like The Last Samurai.
The Amazons could be the subject of a very, very good movie if handled right. But that movie would need to be honest about the nature and history of the Dahomey kingdom. The trailer for The Woman King doesn’t inspire confidence.
Indeed
After such a glowing recommendation, I had to add it on my list of books to get.
Fair warning: Flashman is not woke. If that’s a problem for you ....
Unwoke is good.
That factoid might make ‘The Woman King’ director’s cut version.
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