I have spent some time now considering things that a gentleman might appreciate—articles of attire, pastimes, accoutrements, and philosophies. However, … Continue reading Jack Williams and Frances Clalin-Clayton
‘Voyageurs at Dawn’ is a painting by F. A. Hopkins that captures early morning in camp. I remember many things … Continue reading The Measures of Success
A Short History of Skiing The fall leaves, still clinging to their branches, have only recently begun their change to … Continue reading On Skiing
For further reading on a character who, for some reason, always makes me think of boots, I recommend ‘The Luck … Continue reading On Footwear
During the recent cessation of my responsibilities with The Modern Gentleman, I had the opportunity to travel a bit through … Continue reading Some Gentleman Cannot Choose Their Own Battles
It would seem that there is hardly a pastime so ubiquitous as cycling. To whatever continent, country, or culture you … Continue reading The Legacy of Velocipedes
Imagine — many hundred years ago, in northern England, a poor farmer worked her days in the fields following ox … Continue reading The Life and Death of a Ballad
Recently I read an article describing a brand of tourism with a focus on visiting sites of urban and industrial … Continue reading Urban Explorers
One hundred years ago April tenth, the most famous of cruise liners left port for her only voyage, which lasted … Continue reading On Living History
American highways have long been a representation of the American disposition. People from the United States, unlike any other nation … Continue reading On Road Trips
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