{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"687: Ch 9 \u2014 Cranford","description":"Ep. 687: Cranford | Chapter 9 Book talk begins at 20:20 This week we bring the razzle-dazzle of Signor Brunoni\u2019s magic act\u2014and the unstoppable commentary of Miss Pole. \ud83d\ude06 --------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Episode start \u2022 Plum Deluxe Tea-CraftLit's Discount Code! https:\/\/bit.ly\/craftlit-pdtea \u2022 Erin has a free Book Tracker quilt pattern that you might be interested in. It\u2019s also an FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) pattern and can be found here: https:\/\/www.snugglepuzzle.com\/book-tracker-quilt\/ \u2022 Support BJ Harrison here: https:\/\/audiobooklibrarycard.com\/ \u2022 CIDER in Jim Thorpe - Cidery https:\/\/wildelder.com\/ and Elderberry - WHAT IS? https:\/\/hildaskitchenblog.com\/recipe\/easy-elderberry-wine-recipe\/   20:20 START BOOK TALK \u2022 Michaelmas to ladies day Sept 29\u2013Mar25 \u2022 Wombwell\u2019s Lions: https:\/\/wdc.contentdm.oclc.org\/digital\/collection\/warwephem\/id\/1376\/ George Wombwell (1777-1850) had a traveling menagerie, bred first lion born in England - which fought the bull mastiffs \u2022 Saracen\u2019s Head Turban (OG demolished 1868): the Inn, Saracen = Crusade-era term for Arab\/Muslim (actually there are MANY Saracen Head pubs and Inns still around!) \u2022 https:\/\/i.ebayimg.com\/images\/g\/oU8AAOSw5B9iBiju\/s-l400.jpg \u2022 TURBAN WEARING - WAS popular in 1840s - so Miss Matty is quite en Vogue! \u2022 The George \/ the Assembly Rooms \u2022 Clothes Maids \u2022 PORTER SISTER\u2019S BOOKS: Thaddeus of Warsaw (1803) \/ The Hungarian Brothers (1807) & Don Sebastian (1809), Young Protector of Santo Sebastiani (1814) = all referenced by Miss Pole who clearly reads too much - a la Northanger Abby \u2022 Witch of Endor - Saul summons Prophet Samuel to ask why God has forsaken him. Oops, God Said, Yer dead. \u2022 Death Watches (Beetles) and winding sheets again, all apparently Omens of death so Miss Jenkyns only ever said Rolly-polly\u2019s (rolls of wax) \u2022 card game preference\u2014pool is basically a kitty \u2022 Queen Charlottte (Yes, Bridgerton, wife of George III) &The Gunning Sisters\u2014actresses briefly, then found husbands. \u2022 Chapeau Bras - A chapeau-bras is a specific type of hat, often a bicorne or tricorne, designed to be folded and carried under the arm. It translates literally from French as \u201chat arm\u201d. These hats were a popular style worn by gentlemen, particularly during the 18th century, for dress occasions and could be easily stowed when not worn\u2014NOT IN FASHION NOW \u2022 National School boys - elementary schools set up by C of E - listen to the story of the minister with the boys HA! \u2022 leg\u00b7er\u00b7de\u00b7main - \/\u02cclej\u0259rd\u0259\u02c8m\u0101n\/ skillful use of one\u2019s hands when performing conjuring tricks.   Post-chapter Chat \u2022 MISS POLE IS OUTTA CONTROL \u2022 Assembly Room has seen better days like Emma\u2019s Highbury \u2022 It was \u201cnot the thing\u201d says Miss Pole - just like Emma\u2019s dad! and yet SHE was the one annoying the Signore   Miscellaneous Don't forget to send us your crafty videos BOOK\/WATCH PARTIES coming up in 2025: Last Thursday of every month, 8pm Eastern: Jun\u2014Princess Bride (book\u2014there are many versions - Heather has notes on which Forward to read) Jul\u2014Princess Bride (movie) Aug\u2014The Last Unicorn (book) Sep\u2014The Last Unicorn (movie) Oct\u2014Random Harvest (book) Nov\u2014Random Harvest (movie) Dec\u2014Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ\u2019s Childhood Pal (book)   *CraftLit\u2019s Socials* \u2022 Find everything here: https:\/\/www.linktr.ee\/craftlitchannel \u2022 Join the newsletter: http:\/\/eepurl.com\/2raf9  \u2022 Podcast site: http:\/\/craftlit.com \u2022 Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CraftLit\/ \u2022 Facebook group: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/craftlit \u2022 Pinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/craftlit\/ \u2022 TikTok podcast: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@craftlit \u2022 Email: heather@craftlit.com \u2022 Previous CraftLit Classics can be found here: https:\/\/bit.ly\/craftlit-library-2023   *SUPPORT THE SHOW!* \u2022 CraftLit App Premium feed bit.ly\/libsynpremiumcraftlit (only one tier available) \u2022 PATREON:   https:\/\/patreon.com\/craftlit (all tiers, below) \u2014\u2014Walter Harright -  $5\/mo for the same audio as on App \u2014\u2014Jane Eyre - $10\/mo for even-month Book Parties \u2014\u2014Mina Harker - $15\/mo for odd-month Watch Parties *All tiers and benefits are also available as* \u2014*YouTube Channel Memberships*  \u2014*Ko-Fi* https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/craftlit  \u2014*NEW* at CraftLit.com \u2014 Premium Memberships https:\/\/craftlit.com\/membership-levels\/ *IF you want to join a particular Book or Watch Patry but you don't want to join any of the above membership options*, please use PayPal.me\/craftlit or CraftLit @ Venmo and include what you want to attend in the message field. 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