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'Imperial Voyages of Discovery' by Penelope Quinton

Imperial Voyages of Discovery

'Imperial Voyages of Discovery' by Penelope Quinton

by Penelope Quinton 30th August 2019

Imperial voyages of discovery – rich chancers manning expeditions almost always equipped with the following:

(1) pith helmet (ivory coloured), (2) expensive English public-school education, (3) penis. (the third item made

compulsory by the second – although this item is now seen as optional at more progressive fee-paying

educational establishments).