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LoC No.: 06024935

Title: A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833

Note: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833" by John Thomas Smith is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the author's life experiences and reflections during a significant period in British history, detailing various cultural and social events. It offers a unique perspective on London and its people, showcasing the quirks and anecdotes that shaped Smith's environment. The opening of the work introduces John Thomas Smith's birth and early childhood, detailing the circumstances of his arrival in a hackney coach and the immediate domestic environment. He begins to weave a narrative filled with rich observations about the society of his time, incorporating specific events, notable figures, and whimsical anecdotes from his youth. As he reminisces, Smith paints a vivid picture of London's culture and notable happenings of the late 18th century, creating an engaging tapestry of memories that capture the spirit of the period. The opening reflects both his humorous as well as reflective writing style, promising readers a blend of entertainment and insight as they journey through his recollections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833

Editor: Whitten, Wilfred, 1864-1942

EBook No.: 54693

Published: May 9, 2017

Downloads: 134

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century

Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06024935

Title: A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833

Note: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading
Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet
Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833" by John Thomas Smith is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the author's life experiences and reflections during a significant period in British history, detailing various cultural and social events. It offers a unique perspective on London and its people, showcasing the quirks and anecdotes that shaped Smith's environment. The opening of the work introduces John Thomas Smith's birth and early childhood, detailing the circumstances of his arrival in a hackney coach and the immediate domestic environment. He begins to weave a narrative filled with rich observations about the society of his time, incorporating specific events, notable figures, and whimsical anecdotes from his youth. As he reminisces, Smith paints a vivid picture of London's culture and notable happenings of the late 18th century, creating an engaging tapestry of memories that capture the spirit of the period. The opening reflects both his humorous as well as reflective writing style, promising readers a blend of entertainment and insight as they journey through his recollections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Smith, John Thomas, 1766-1833

Editor: Whitten, Wilfred, 1864-1942

EBook No.: 54693

Published: May 9, 2017

Downloads: 134

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century

Subject: Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.