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

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Clery : Journal

'You should read Cle account of the treatment of Louis 16th; it is well written'. [words in <> obliterated by water]

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Sydney Smith      Print: Book

Clery : Journal

'I am glad you were pleased with Clery. As I have succeeded in one recommendation, I will take the liberty of making another, and advise you to buy Count Rumford's Essays, and to read that in particular which treats of the food of the poor. The amazingly small expence at which they can be fed is really surprising'.

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: [Mrs] Beach      Print: Book

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