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Title: Extracts from the Diary of William Bray
Note: Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1876 Spottiswoode & Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "Extracts from the Diary of William Bray" by William Bray is a historical account crafted during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This collection provides an intriguing glimpse into the daily life and social engagements of a notable figure in English history, covering a significant period from 1756 to 1800, with additional notes until 1832. The diary is a personal reflection blending both mundane activities and noteworthy events, serving as a commentary on the social life of its time. The diary entries capture Bray's interactions with a vibrant circle of friends, his participation in social gatherings, and his professional undertakings as an attorney and clerk. Bray’s account provides insight into leisure activities such as card games and visits to the theater, alongside reflections on notable events in society. He divulges personal milestones, including his marriage and experiences as a father, interspersed with observations on the political climate and local affairs. The work is a valuable resource for understanding the social fabric of England during this era, revealing the interplay between personal life and professional duty within the backdrop of provincial society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bray, William, 1736-1832
EBook No.: 2140
Published: Apr 1, 2000
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714
Subject: Bray, William, 1736-1832 -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Extracts from the Diary of William Bray
Note: Reading ease score: 87.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1876 Spottiswoode & Co. edition by David Price
Summary: "Extracts from the Diary of William Bray" by William Bray is a historical account crafted during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This collection provides an intriguing glimpse into the daily life and social engagements of a notable figure in English history, covering a significant period from 1756 to 1800, with additional notes until 1832. The diary is a personal reflection blending both mundane activities and noteworthy events, serving as a commentary on the social life of its time. The diary entries capture Bray's interactions with a vibrant circle of friends, his participation in social gatherings, and his professional undertakings as an attorney and clerk. Bray’s account provides insight into leisure activities such as card games and visits to the theater, alongside reflections on notable events in society. He divulges personal milestones, including his marriage and experiences as a father, interspersed with observations on the political climate and local affairs. The work is a valuable resource for understanding the social fabric of England during this era, revealing the interplay between personal life and professional duty within the backdrop of provincial society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bray, William, 1736-1832
EBook No.: 2140
Published: Apr 1, 2000
Downloads: 60
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- Court and courtiers
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714
Subject: Bray, William, 1736-1832 -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.