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

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Lavator : Journal

'I have read a good deal of Lavator's journal and have felt sympathy with him. I like the book as it reminds me of my duty'

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Gurney      Print: Book

Lavator : self knowledge

'I have been reading Lavator on self knowledge, and like it much. I find it difficult to confine my attention to what I am reading; books tells us to think clearly and fix our ideas to the subject before us; I wish they would tell us how to do it'

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Gurney      Print: Book

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