On any given day, the rare-book trade can cough up anything from an illuminated medieval manuscript to the pages of an unfinished novel. This week, an unusual offering caught my eye: an illuminated manuscript that was not medieval at all. During the eighties, a nameless Cold Warrior grew frustrated…

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Some people try to cram in as many sights and activities as possible when they’re on vacation. Others prefer to relax more and treat visiting places and doing things as a bonus. I’m in the second camp. Get Jessica Lott’s stories in your inbox Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer.…