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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
 
1800-1849'The last time I parted with those in the Ship Mary such a scene all around me, when I parted from them, probably for ever; so many tears, so much feeling, as I read, etc...Elizabeth Fry [n/a]BiblePrint: Book
1800-1849'The last time that Mrs Fry was on board the Maria, whilst she lay at Deptford, was one of those solemn and interesting occasions that leave a lasting impression on the m...Elizabeth Fry [n/a]BiblePrint: Book
1800-1849'the last weeks paper stated, that 200, 000 were out of work within 20 miles of manchester, &c, & the long drought is expected to have materially inguered [injured] the H...Benjamin Shaw [n/a][Newspaper]Print: Newspaper
1850-1899
1900-1945		'The last words unveiling the mystery of the Erebus and Terror expedition were brought home and disclosed to the world by Sir Leopold M’Clintock in his book "The Voyage...Joseph Conrad Leopold M'ClintockThe Voyage of the 'Fox' in the Arctic Seas: A Narr...Print: Book
1700-1799'The late "worthy'' Duke of Queensberry, as Thomson, in his "Seasons," justly characterises him, told me that when Gay showed him "The Beggar's Opera," his Grace's observ...Charles Douglas, Third Duke of Queensberry John GayBeggar's Opera, TheUnknown
1700-1799'The late Mrs Laidlaw of Willenslee took some notice of me, and frequently gave me books to read while tending the ewes; these were chiefly theological. The only one, tha...James Hogg [newspapers]Print: Newspaper
1700-1799'The late Mrs Laidlaw of Willenslee took some notice of me, and frequently gave me books to read while tending the ewes; these were chiefly theological. The only one, tha...James Hogg [theological books]Print: Book
1700-1799'The late Mrs Laidlaw of Willenslee took some notice of me, and frequently gave me books to read while tending the ewes; these were chiefly theological. The only one, tha...James Hogg Thomas BurnetSacred Theory of the EarthPrint: Book
1800-1849'The Late Queen of Russia on seeing Her Bust in the King's Chamber in 1812' 'Thour't gone from us, to weep no more...'Bowly groupGeorge CrolyThe Late Queen of Russia on Seeing Her Bust in the...Unknown
1900-1945'The latest volume of M.Anatole France purports, by the declaration of its title- page, to contain several profitable narratives. The story of Crainquebille's encounte...Joseph Conrad Anatole FranceCrainquebille, Putois, Riquet, et plusieurs autres...Print: Book
1900-1945'The leaflet makes a special point of common sense but the way it urges people to use it is unconsciously the upper class talking to the stupid mass. This unconscious att...Ministry of Information [invasion leaflet]Print: Pamphlet
1900-1945'The lecture is splendid. It is striking in its expression [...]and in its eloquence too [...].I call it scientific eloquence--that is eloquence appealing not to the pass...Joseph Conrad H.(Herbert) G. (George) Wells The Discovery of the FuturePrint: Book, Pamphlet
1900-1945'The leisurely life on this surgical block left plenty of time for reading the various newspapers sent to me from England.'Vera Brittain newspaperPrint: Newspaper
1900-1945'The letter began with a keen criticism of Robert Service's "Rhymes of a Red Cross Man", which had just been sent out to him from England. He particularly resented, it s...Victor unknown Robert ServiceRhymes of a Red Cross ManPrint: Unknown
1850-1899'The letters Mr Smith does send principally relate to the other Bronte's transactions with Newby, or else they are (very clever) criticism on Thackeray, man and writings....Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Charlotte Bronte[letters]Manuscript: Letter
1850-1899'The library was wonderfully interesting. They have the only complete MS of Aristophanes, of the 10th century, from which all the editions have been printed, Mr Hogarth r...Gertrude Bell AristophanesThe FrogsManuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The Life & works of Anatole France were then dealt with in an interesting programme - an appreciation by H.R. Smith Readings - Careers for Women - F. Ridges, - Crime de ...F. Ridges Anatole France[Careers for Women]Print: Book
1900-1945'The Life & works of Anatole France were then dealt with in an interesting programme - an appreciation by H.R. Smith Readings - Careers for Women - F. Ridges, - Crime de ...V. Ridges Anatole FranceCrime of Sylvestre Bonnard, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945'The Life & works of Anatole France were then dealt with in an interesting programme - an appreciation by H.R. Smith Readings - Careers for Women - F. Ridges, - Crime de ...Ernest E. Unwin Anatole FranceThaisPrint: Book
1900-1945'The Life & works of Anatole France were then dealt with in an interesting programme - an appreciation by H.R. Smith Readings - Careers for Women - F. Ridges, - Crime de ...Charles Evans Anatole France Print: Book


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