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Title:
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements
Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts
Note: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements" by Henry M. Brooks is a historical compilation written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on an assortment of intriguing advertisements from old newspapers, particularly those of Boston and Salem, offering a glimpse into the social norms and trends of the past. The collection invites readers to engage with the amusing and often absurd manners of advertisement from earlier times, reflecting societal values and customs that might seem quaint or curious today." "The opening of this volume presents the reader with a series of quaint advertisements that span various topics and themes, showcasing announcements from the 18th century. These advertisements range from notices about personal items lost or found, business ventures, and unique services to humorous appeals and social commentaries. The tone is light and reflective, inviting the audience to appreciate the historical context and cultural significance of these snippets of daily life, while highlighting the peculiar language and styles of the time." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898
EBook No.: 21675
Published: Jun 4, 2007
Downloads: 264
Language: English
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs
Subject: Advertising
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements
Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts
Note: Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements" by Henry M. Brooks is a historical compilation written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on an assortment of intriguing advertisements from old newspapers, particularly those of Boston and Salem, offering a glimpse into the social norms and trends of the past. The collection invites readers to engage with the amusing and often absurd manners of advertisement from earlier times, reflecting societal values and customs that might seem quaint or curious today." "The opening of this volume presents the reader with a series of quaint advertisements that span various topics and themes, showcasing announcements from the 18th century. These advertisements range from notices about personal items lost or found, business ventures, and unique services to humorous appeals and social commentaries. The tone is light and reflective, inviting the audience to appreciate the historical context and cultural significance of these snippets of daily life, while highlighting the peculiar language and styles of the time." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898
EBook No.: 21675
Published: Jun 4, 2007
Downloads: 264
Language: English
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs
Subject: Advertising
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.