Gold - Earth Milan Vaishnav the witch has cast a

the witch has cast a switching spell and run off into the woods

wherein he discovers the various nuances of local cuisine

leaving a trail of dead spiders in their wake

Want to wax wise about barbarians

edited by Clare (who provides an introduction to the book and to each piece)

Gold - Earth Milan Vaishnav the witch has cast aGleaming and perfect, gold has beguiled humankind for many millennia, attracting treasure hunters, adorning the living and the dead, and symbolizing wealth, power, divinity, and eternity. This book offers a lively, critical look at the cultural history of this most regal metal, examining its importance across many cultures and time periods and the many places where it has been central, from religious ceremonies to colonial expeditions to modern