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> "algebra (Taylor bought him the book, a gift Harry brought home to show off, and never forgot)" If anyone was hooked by this tangent, this was[0] "Todhunter’

> "algebra (Taylor bought him the book, a gift Harry brought home to show off, and never forgot)" If anyone was hooked by this tangent, this was[0] "Todhunter’s[1] Algebra" [2] (1858? 1870? 1871? 1889?) you can peruse for free at [2]. [0] https://www.readingsheffield.co.uk/harry-brearleys-reading-journey/ https://www.readingsheffield.co.uk/harry-brearleys-reading-j... [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Todhunter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Todhunter [2] https://archive.org/details/algebraforuseofc00todhuoft https://archive.org/details/algebraforuseofc00todhuoft

readthenotes1 1y ago
If you really want a tangent, Todhunter is the middle name of one of the best detective authors in the history of detective fiction: Rex Stout. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Stout https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rex_Stout The Timothy Hutton shows available on YouTube are a good introduction if you can get over the poor transcription to youtube.
- LgWoodenBadger 1y ago
  IMO, Stick with the books please. The tv series you mention mischaracterizes everyone.