Monochrome fan,
Modify your approach to AA's book: Assume he knew what he was doing and that his descriptions are accurate and correct.
Any confusion, therefore, is due to misunderstanding on your part. Go back and figure it out or ask for clarification of individual points here.
We'll do what we can, but we can't understand it for you; you'll have to do that yourself.
Your underlying assumption that the book is somehow inaccurate is getting in your way.
Best,
Doremus
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