The Hildebrand Rarity – Fleming's Bond

Champion Harpoon Gun, Wilkinsons Commando Dagger

March 7, 2014January 24, 2014 by M

When James Bond is reviewing his equipment for his undersea trek to the Isle of Surprise in Live and Let Die, he inventories it as follows: There was a new and powerful Champion harpoon gun and a commando dagger of the type devised by Wilkinsons during the war. Finally, in a box covered with danger-labels, … Read more

Bullshot

March 8, 2025July 25, 2013 by M

In the short story The Hildebrand Rarity, Milton Krest consumes three double bullshots “vodka in iced consomme” before lunch, and then beer with the meal. Bullshots were a drink that became fairly popular in the 1950’s. Sometimes served hot, the drink was usually made from beef broth, and along with the vodka, some people put … Read more

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