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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'The meeting at Ingleside on May 20th was of a very pleasant character, in that among other reasons it was devoted to the works of Charles Lamb. Papers were read by Miss ...Alfred Rawlings Charles Lamb Print: Book
1900-1945'The meeting at Ingleside on May 20th was of a very pleasant character, in that among other reasons it was devoted to the works of Charles Lamb. Papers were read by Miss ...Charles Stansfield Charles Lamb Print: Book
1900-1945'The meeting at Ingleside on May 20th was of a very pleasant character, in that among other reasons it was devoted to the works of Charles Lamb. Papers were read by Miss ...Miss Goadby Charles Lamb Print: Book
1900-1945'A paper was then read by Mrs Goadby on Jane Austen followed by readings from her novels by Mrs Ridges, C.E. Stansfield, S.A. Reynolds & a duologue by Mrs Edminson & Mr G...Blanche Ridges Jane Austen Print: Book
1900-1945'A paper was then read by Mrs Goadby on Jane Austen followed by readings from her novels by Mrs Ridges, C.E. Stansfield, S.A. Reynolds & a duologue by Mrs Edminson & Mr G...Charles Stansfield Jane Austen Print: Book
1900-1945'A paper was then read by Mrs Goadby on Jane Austen followed by readings from her novels by Mrs Ridges, C.E. Stansfield, S.A. Reynolds & a duologue by Mrs Edminson & Mr G...Sylvanus A. Reynolds Jane Austen Print: Book
1900-1945'A paper was then read by Mrs Goadby on Jane Austen followed by readings from her novels by Mrs Ridges, C.E. Stansfield, S.A. Reynolds & a duologue by Mrs Edminson & Mr G...Elizabeth Edminson and Allan GoadbyJane Austen Print: Book
1900-1945'A paper was then read by Mrs Goadby on Jane Austen followed by readings from her novels by Mrs Ridges, C.E. Stansfield, S.A. Reynolds & a duologue by Mrs Edminson & Mr G...Lilian Goadby Jane Austen Print: Book
1900-1945'various readings from George Eliot in character & otherwise were then given by members bringing a very pleasant meeting to a close.'members of XII Book ClubGeorge Eliot Print: Book
1850-1899George Grote to John Stuart Mill (October 1857): 'I have looked at W. Humboldt's book: it is written in a very excellent spirit, and deserves every mark of esteem fo...George Grote W. Humboldt Print: Book
1850-1899George Grote to G. C. Lewis, 21 October 1858 'The day before yesterday I got Donaldson's book, the completion of Muller's "Greek Literature." I have only had time to...George Grote Donaldson Print: Book
1850-1899'After the first week or so I became tired of reading aloud to George [husband, suffering from disorders of eyes], so we fortunately, obtained the services of a lady who,...Harriet Grote Claude Bernard Print: Book
1850-1899'Early in December [1858] we removed, with our household, to "The Priory" at Reigate, belonging to Earl Somers [...] we were glad to enjoy the repose and seclusion which ...George Grote  Print: Book
1850-1899George Grote to G. C. Lewis, 6 November 1862: 'I suppose you have read Colenso's book. It is certainly singular to see a bishop applying the historical principles of S...George Grote Colenso Print: Book
1850-1899From Harriet Grote's diary (1868): 'Mr. Grote [husband] said he had, in the course of the last few months, taken down Gibbon's work and read occasionally therein; and,...George Grote Edward Gibbon Print: Book
1850-1899From Harriet Grote's diary (1868): 'Mr. Grote [husband] said he had, in the course of the last few months, taken down Gibbon's work and read occasionally therein; and,...George Grote anon ('ancient writers')  Print: Book
1850-1899From Harriet Grote's diary (1868): 'Mr. Grote [husband] said he had, in the course of the last few months, taken down Gibbon's work and read occasionally therein; and,...William Harris Edward Gibbon Print: Book
1700-1799Harriet Cavendish to unknown recipient (c.1796): 'When we got home [from walking and visiting] I read and played till desert, after desert I wrote to you.'Lady Harriet Cavendish  Print: Book
1700-1799Harriet Cavendish to unknown recipient (c.1796): 'As soon as breakfast was over I read and played on the harp'.Lady Harriet Cavendish  Print: Book
1800-1849Lady Harriet Cavendish to her sister, Lady Georgiana Morpeth, 27 August 1802: 'Ramsgate does not abound with incident [...] We get up at seven, and today for the first...Lady Harriet Cavendish  Print: Unknown


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