2004 [1972], Geoffrey Parker, The Army of Flanders and the Spanish Road, 1567–1659, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition.

A twitcher's list is very democratic. Each bird counts as one tick. There are no extra points for beauty or rarity. The humble sparrow counts just as much as a Wedge-tailed Eagle or a Paradise Parrot.

Utterly vain is, alas! this attempt at the Absolute, — wholly! I, who believed not in her, because I would fain believe nothing, Have to believe as I may, with a wilful, unmeaning acceptance. I, who refused to enfasten the roots of my floating existence In the rich earth, cling now to the hard, naked rock that is left me, — Ah! she was worthy, Eustace — and that, indeed, is my comfort, — Worthy a nobler heart than a fool such as I could have given her.

APPLE BUTTER SANDWICH: On thin slices of lightly buttered white bread, spread apple butter. Sprinkle chopped candied orange peel, cover with another slice of bread.