Chapter 6
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Sample passage
Explanation or interpretation etc.
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Lew Erskine
main character in the TV show, "F.B.I.," which ran 1965-74. IMDB
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Jim Morrison
lyrics from "The Crystal Ship" by The Doors: "Before you slip into unconsciousness / I'd like to have another kiss".
Fats Domino
lyrics from "Blueberry Hill": "The wind in the willow played loves sweet melody / But all of the vows we made were never to be."
Hawaiian shirt
One was worn by Tyrone Slothrop in Gravity's Rainbow, part 2.
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Beach Boys
This must follow some Beach Boys melody. Anyone?
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Kai Tak
Kai Tak Airport was the international airport of Hong Kong from 1925 until 1998.
San Pedro, Terminal Island, Vincent Thomas Bridge
All back in L.A.
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Cheongsam
a body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress for women;
| Chapter 1 pp. 1-18 |
Chapter 2 pp. 19-45 |
Chapter 3 pp. 46-49 |
Chapter 4 pp. 50-54 |
Chapter 5 pp. 55-67 |
| Chapter 6 pp. 68-88 |
Chapter 7 pp. 89-110 |
Chapter 8 pp. 111-123 |
Chapter 9 pp. 124-153 |
Chapter 10 pp. 154-162 |
| Chapter 11 pp. 163-185 |
Chapter 12 pp. 186-206 |
Chapter 13 pp. 207-234 |
Chapter 14 pp. 235-255 |
Chapter 15 pp. 256-274 |
| Chapter 16 pp. 275-295 |
Chapter 17 pp. 296-314 |
Chapter 18 pp. 315-342 |
Chapter 19 pp. 343-350 |
Chapter 20 pp. 351-363 |
| Chapter 21 pp. 364-369 |
