In 70s and 80s London, sales men went from door to door selling the Encyclopedia Brittanica, This…

I grew up in a household full of books — my Mum encouraged all five of us to be prolific readers. One of her biggest gifts to us was the whole collection of Encyclopedia Brittanica. I learned so much from them — I devoured each page insatiable in my lust for knowledge and more knowledge. While most of my schoolmates thought that Asia and Africa were poor decrepit places, I knew they were rich in culture and history, budding economic tigers and lions. For hours, I would travel to those countries in my mind. I would conjure up stories of these faraway lands and places. I loved these stories, but my Englis…

My White Teacher Was Racist And It Nearly Ruined My Life

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Zuri Stevens

Adebayo Adeniran

Mar 25, 2021

In 70s and 80s London, sales men went from door to door selling the Encyclopedia Brittanica, This was how my parents bought the collection for my siblings and me.

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