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 √ Century of ExperienceEvidenceName of Reader / Listener / Reading GroupAuthor of TextTitle of TextForm of Text
 
1800-1849William Blackwood to John Murray (early January 1815), on having seen a copy of Guy Mannering during a visit to his fellow publisher, Ballantyne: 'He [Ballantyne] wo...Walter ScottGuy ManneringUnknown
1800-1849'At the beginning of Janaury 1815 Blackwood wrote to Murray that he had seen Ballantyne, and found a copy of "Guy Mannering" lying on his table [from which Ballantyne h...William Blackwood Walter ScottThe Lord of the IslesPrint: Book
1800-1849William Blackwood to John Murray (early 1815): 'Yesterday I wrote a letter of thanks to Ballantyne for the delight I had received [from Guy Mannering], and expressed...William Blackwood Walter ScottGuy Mannering (vols I and II)Print: Book
1800-1849'In October [1815] Scott published his poem, the "Field of Waterloo," and its appearance convinced Blackwood [incorrectly] that Scott was not the author of "Guy Manneri...William Blackwood Walter ScottThe Field of WaterlooPrint: Book
1800-1849'When Murray was about to publish Byron's "Siege of Corinth" and "Parisina," he promised to send the early sheets to Blackwood, who proposed to hold a dinner in honour ...Walter Scott George Gordon Lord ByronThe Siege of CorinthPrint: Unknown
1800-1849'When Murray was about to publish Byron's "Siege of Corinth" and "Parisina," he promised to send the early sheets to Blackwood, who proposed to hold a dinner in honour ...Walter Scott George Gordon Lord ByronParisinaPrint: Unknown
1800-1849John Murray to Walter Scott, on reception of Tales of My Landlord, 14 December 1816: 'Lord Holland said, when I asked his opinion: "Opinion? we did not one of us go to...Lord Holland and familyWalter ScottTales of My LandlordPrint: Book
1800-1849John Murray to Walter Scott, on reception of Tales of My Landlord, 14 December 1816: 'Lord Holland said, when I asked his opinion: "Opinion? we did not one of us go to...Lord and Lady GlenbervieWalter ScottTales of My LandlordPrint: Book
1800-1849John Murray to Walter Scott, on reception of Tales of My Landlord, 14 December 1816: 'Lord Holland said, when I asked his opinion: "Opinion? we did not one of us go to...John Hookham Frere Walter ScottTales of My LandlordPrint: Book
1800-1849John Murray to Walter Scott, on reception of Tales of My Landlord, 14 December 1816: 'Lord Holland said, when I asked his opinion: "Opinion? we did not one of us go to...Henry Hallam Walter ScottTales of My LandlordPrint: Book
1800-1849John Murray to Walter Scott, on reception of Tales of My Landlord, 14 December 1816: 'Lord Holland said, when I asked his opinion: "Opinion? we did not one of us go to...Walter ScottTales of My LandlordPrint: Book
1800-1849John Murray to Walter Scott, on reception of Tales of My Landlord, 14 December 1816: 'Lord Holland said, when I asked his opinion: "Opinion? we did not one of us go to...Richard Heber Walter ScottTales of My LandlordPrint: Book
1800-1849John Murray to Walter Scott, on reception of Tales of My Landlord, 14 December 1816: 'Lord Holland said, when I asked his opinion: "Opinion? we did not one of us go to...William Lamb Walter ScottTales of My LandlordPrint: Book
1800-1849John Murray to Walter Scott, on reception of Tales of My Landlord, 14 December 1816: 'Lord Holland said, when I asked his opinion: "Opinion? we did not one of us go to...William Gifford Walter ScottTales of My LandlordPrint: Book
1800-1849John Murray to Walter Scott, on reception of Tales of My Landlord, 14 December 1816: 'Lord Holland said, when I asked his opinion: "Opinion? we did not one of us go to...Walter ScottTales of My LandlordPrint: Book
1800-1849A rare thing this literature or love of fame or notoriety which accompanies it. Here is Mr H.M. [Henry Mackenzie] on the very brink of human dissolution as actively anxi...Walter Scott Henry Mackenzie Unknown
1800-1849Received a letter from Sir W. Knighton mentioning that the King acquiesced in my proposal that Constable's Miscellany should be dedicated to him.Walter Scott Archibald ConstableConstable's Miscellany of Original and Selected Pu...Unknown
1800-1849Walter Scott to William Blackwood, following a period of illness: 'I am greatly better, but not able to write. The author's copy of the third volume of the "Curiositie...Walter Scott Isaac D'IsraeliCuriosities of LiteraturePrint: Book
1800-1849Walter Scott to John Murray, 23 March 1818: 'I laid Kirkton aside when half finished, from a desire to get the original edition of the "Lives of Cameron," &c., by Patr...Walter Scott Patrick Walker'Lives of Cameron [etc]'Print: Book
1800-1849William Blackwood to John Murray (May 1817): 'What a treat you have given to Mrs. B. and me in "Riley"! I never read anything so affecting and interesting. We cried ov...William and Mrs BlackwoodCaptain RileyThe Authentic Narrative of the loss of the America...Print: Book


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