Record Number: 16529
Reading Experience:
Evidence:
'Nobody could possibly be better fitted out in every respect for collecting than I am: many cooks have not spoiled the broth this time; Mr Brownes little hints about microscopes &c have been invaluable.? I am well off in books, the Dic: Class: is most useful.? If you should think of any thing or book that would be useful to me; if you would write one line E Darwin Whyndham Club St James Sqr.?'
Century:1800-1849
Date:Until: 18 May 1832
Country:England
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Type of Experience(Reader):
silent aloud unknown
solitary in company unknown
single serial unknown
(Listener):
solitary in company unknown
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Reader / Listener / Reading Group:
Reader: Age:Adult (18-100+)
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
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Text Being Read:
Author: Title:La Dictionnaire Classique
Genre:Reference / General works
Form of Text:Print: Book
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Provenanceowned
Source Information:
Record ID:16529
Source - Manuscript:Other
Information:
Darwin Correspondence Project: http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/darwinletters/calendar/entry-171.html
Additional Information:
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Citation:
Darwin Correspondence Project: http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/darwinletters/calendar/entry-171.html, http://www.open.ac.uk/Arts/reading/UK/record_details.php?id=16529, accessed: 28 September 2024
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