Record Number: 16442

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Reading Experience:

Evidence:

'I have tried to follow your advice about the Bible, what part of the Bible do you like best? I like the Gospels. Do you know which of them is generally reckoned the best?'

Century:

1800-1849

Date:

Between 12 Feb 1809 and 8 Apr 1826

Country:

England

Time

n/a

Place:

n/a

Type of Experience
(Reader):
 

silent aloud unknown
solitary in company unknown
single serial unknown

Type of Experience
(Listener):
 

solitary in company unknown
single serial unknown

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Reader / Listener / Reading Group:

Reader:

Charles Darwin

Age:

Unknown

Gender:

Male

Date of Birth:

12 Feb 1809

Socio-Economic Group:

Professional / academic / merchant / farmer

Occupation:

Scientist and writer

Religion:

atheist

Country of Origin:

England

Country of Experience:

England

Listeners present if any:
e.g family, servants, friends

n/a

Additional Comments:

n/a

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Text Being Read:

Author:

Title:

Bible

Genre:

Bible

Form of Text:

Print: Book

Publication Details

n/a

Provenance

unknown

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Source Information:

Record ID:

16442

Source - Manuscript:

Other

Information:

Darwin Correspondence Project: http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/darwinletters/calendar/entry-30.html

Additional Information:

n/a

Citation:

Darwin Correspondence Project: http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/darwinletters/calendar/entry-30.html, http://www.open.ac.uk/Arts/reading/UK/record_details.php?id=16442, accessed: 28 September 2024

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Additional Comments:

None