Dancing, and The Militia, in Jane Austen’s England

Today we enjoy more of Hugh Thomson's lovely illustrations, and find out more about dancing, and about the militia, in Austen's England. How could partners chat while doing complex dances? And why were some of the militia "wolves in sheep's clothing"?

The Joy of Hugh Thomson’s Peacock Pride and Prejudice

Hugh Thomson's illustrated Peacock edition of Pride and Prejudice is a delight for the eyes and the heart.