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Whose Woods These Aren’t
Some thoughts on Christopher Brown’s A Natural History of Empty Lots Red on black, friend of Jack. Red on Yellow, kill a fellow. Christopher Brown’s mnemonic warning about the coral snakes on his property is among several moments in his … Continue reading
