mercury namesake messenger of the roman gods distance from sun 57.8 million kms period of revolution .24 Earth years equatorial diameter 4,878 kms rotation period 58.6 Earth days ruler of gemini / virgo governs lungs & arms / stomach & intestines represents the mind, intellect, logic, reasoning, awareness, transportation, short trips, communication, speaking, writing, books, self-expression

RIGHTING & RE-WRITING an examination of the variant editions of the novel adeline mowbray and the life and career of novelist amelia alderson opie (1769-1853). (originally written january 1996.)