"An elegy to the memory of the late William Palgrave, a well-known high-quality diplomat and scholar who devoted his life to the study of world cultures and histories. In this book, James Parkerson recreates a sense of loss and respect for an outstanding personality who left a mark on the world. The collection also presents other works marked by deep feelings, reflections on human destinies and expressive language. This book is the embodiment of high literary skill and devotion to the memory of an outstanding personality."