Bookerbuyer
Bookerbuyer Sir: I have never met or corresponded with Christopher Booker; my introduction to his writings was made when Lawrence Durrell sent me a copy of The Neophiliacs, a......
Whig History?
Whig history? Sir: Whatever the merits of Paul Johnson's view of Edmund Grindal (8 March), it is certain that he cannot be allowed to disseminate the pass& idea that Puritans......
Anacronysm
Anacronysm Sir: As one of your readers who seeks to proselytise on your behalf ('the best-written journal in London', I say) I was rather taken aback to see that your Tim......
Killanin's Qualities
Killanin's qualities Sir: Entries in Who's Who rarely give a true picture of their subjects. Alexander Chancellor in his recent efforts to evaluate the Chairman of the......
[sir: In Reply To R.s.w. Pollard's Letter (22...]
Gnostics and Quakers Sir: In reply to R.S.W. Pollard's letter (22 March), the inclusion of Quakerism with Christian Science, Theosophy, and Scientology as modern manifestations......
The Free Market
Letters - The free market Sir: Shirley Robin Letwin, in her review of the Friedmans' new book Free to Choose (15 March), is too generous to one of the most honest propagandists......
Sea Voyages
Sea voyages Sir: Last year you were kind enough to publish a letter from me asking for suggestions for a proposed anthology of railway journeys. The response from your readers......
[sir: Mr Pollard Understandably Questions In...]
Sir: Mr Pollard understandably questions in his letter of March 22 the links between Gnostics and Quakers. A similar query can be raised in relation to Christian Science. While......