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the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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 √ Century of ExperienceEvidenceName of Reader / Listener / Reading GroupAuthor of TextTitle of TextForm of Text
 
1900-1945'I am reading a lovely book "And so to Bath" by Cecil Roberts. I must try to get it at home next hols.'Hilary Spalding Cecil RobertsAnd So to BathPrint: Book
1900-1945'Another lovely book called "The Story of San Michele".'Hilary Spalding Axel MuntheStory of San Michele, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945'A very exciting book called "The Secret Battle" by APH. It is about the last war, and is rather pathetic in parts. I really oughtn't to be reading fiction these days b...Hilary Spalding A.P. HerbertSecret Battle, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945[in the sick bay with measles, after a week not allowed to read] 'I was very bored, and started reading "Diary of a District Officer". Matron says that I must not read m...Hilary Spalding Kenneth BradleyDiary of a District OfficerPrint: Book
1900-1945'I am reading "Peter Abelard" ...[it's] a wonderful book and not at all hard to read. I have nearly finished it now. Wish I hadn't!'Hilary Spalding Helen WaddellPeter AbelardPrint: Book
1900-1945'I tried to finish "The Three Saplings" [sic] by Mazo de la Roche but couldn't'.Hilary Spalding Mazo de la RocheTwo Saplings, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945'I read a lot of "Farewell Victoria"'.Hilary Spalding T.H. WhiteFarewell VictoriaPrint: Book
1900-1945'I am reading a very thick fiction book, although we have to give them in by Monday. Dangerous!... We had a super day doing nothing! I read the whole time "My Brother Jo...Hilary Spalding Francis Brett YoungMy Brother JonathonPrint: Book
1900-1945'Read and read "Fame is the Spur" which is gorgeous.'Hilary Spalding Howard SpringFame is the SpurPrint: Book
1900-1945'I spent the morning in the Public Library and am reading some lovely books. I read all afternoon and tried to think up games for our next Xmas party. It's as well to b...Hilary Spalding [books on party games]Print: Book
1900-1945'Read most of day. I am reading "Dandelion Days", and love it. I must get some more of the Henry Williamson books.'Hilary Spalding Henry WilliamsonDandelion DaysPrint: Book
1900-1945'I have almost finished "The Surgeon's Log". The first fiction book of this term!'Hilary Spalding unknownSurgeon's Log, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945[alone in the sick bay] 'Read "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde", as I always do when in the sick room.'Hilary Spalding Robert Louis StevensonDr Jekyll and Mr HydePrint: Book
1900-1945[alone in the sick bay] 'Read "Old Man's Birthday".Hilary Spalding Richmal CromptonOld Man's Birthday, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945[alone in the sick bay] 'Read "Ego 5", which is super.'Hilary Spalding James AgateEgo 5Print: Book
1900-1945[alone in the sick bay] 'Read "Kidnapped". Not up to much... Dr came and said I couldn't go down [into lessons] until Monday. Damn. Felt miserable. Read "Trail of the ...Hilary Spalding Robert Louis StevensonKidnappedPrint: Book
1900-1945[alone in the sick bay] 'Read "Kidnapped". Not up to much... Dr came and said I couldn't go down [into lessons] until Monday. Damn. Felt miserable. Read "Trail of the ...Hilary Spalding Ernest Seton ThompsonTrail of the Sandhill Stag, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945'Read "Lorna Doone" and loved it. Must try to get it next hols.'Hilary Spalding R.D. BlackmoreLorna DoonePrint: Book
1900-1945'Am reading "Jane Eyre" and adore it.'Hilary Spalding Charlotte BronteJane EyrePrint: Book
1900-1945'I read "The Man in Grey" which is simply glorious. I must ry and get it.'Hilary Spalding Eleanor SmithMan in Grey, ThePrint: Book


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