The Observer Observed, 1791-1991: 200 Years of Distinguished Writing from One of the World's Great NewspapersJoanna Anstey, John Silverlight In 1991 the Observer will celebrate its 200th anniversary. To commemorate the event John Silverlight, an Observer journalist for many years, has compiled and edited a selection of the very best articles that appeared in the long and distinguished history of this newspaper. |
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