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John Forbes : 'Memorandums Made in Ireland in the Autumn of 1852

Charlotte Bronte to George Smith, 14 July 1853:

'Mr Ruskin's beautiful book reached me safely this morning; its arrival was a pleasant surprise, for I was far from expecting to see it so soon after publication. Of course I have not yet read it, but a mere glance over the pages suffices to excite anticipation and to give a foretaste of excellence.
'Acknowledgment is also due for the great pleasure I derived from reading Dr Forbes's "Memorandum" (sent in the last Cornhill parcel [from Smith and partners, Bronte's publishers]). Without according with every opinion broached, or accepting as infallible every inference drawn or every conclusion arrived at, one cannot but like the book and sincerely respect the author on account of the good sense, good feeling, good nature, and good humour everywhere obvious in his "Memorandum."'

Century: 1850-1899     Reader/Listener/Group: Charlotte Brontë      Print: Book

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