the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing : Laetus Sorte Mea or The Story of a Short Life

"Laetus cost me 2s. 6d. My wife bet me 2s. 6d. I couldn't read it aloud without crying. I thought I could. But after a page or two - I put my hand in my pocket. I said there! take your half-crown and let me cry comfortably when I want to!"

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Revd. Going      Print: Book

Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing : Six to Sixteen

"There were not many books in that house, but Father and Mother as soon as they heard I could read sent me priceless volumes. One I have still, a bound copy of 'Aunt Judy's Magazine' of the early seventies, in which appeared Mrs Ewing's 'Six to Sixteen'.

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Rudyard Kipling      Print: Serial / periodical

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