| Author |
Ashton, John, 1834-1911 |
| LoC No. |
43040827
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| Title |
Old times : A picture of social life at the end of the eighteenth century
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| Alternate Title |
Old times : A picture of social life at the end of the 18th century
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| Original Publication |
United States: Scribner & Welford, 1885.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Chris Curnow, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Old Times: A Picture of Social Life at the End of the Eighteenth Century" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work captures the nuances of social life during the late 1700s by examining the middle classes’ daily experiences and cultural happenings, as reflected in contemporary newspapers, journals, and satirical sketches. The collection serves as a testament to the lesser-known aspects of an era often dominated by tales of nobility and politics. The opening of this account sets the stage for a vivid exploration of life in Britain in 1788. Ashton describes the launch of the colony of New South Wales, the infamous trial of Warren Hastings, and various social events and discussions sparked by the King’s health problems during that year. He emphasizes the role of newspapers in documenting social life, presenting readers with a socio-political landscape where everyday amusements, appearances, and public sentiments intertwine with broader historical events. In doing so, Ashton provides a multifaceted portrait of life at the time, infused with both factual record and satirical commentary that engages readers in the cultural zeitgeist of the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70769 |
| Release Date |
May 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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