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

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Elizabeth Hamilton and her uncle, Mr Marshall : [unknown]

'History and travels are our chief favourites; but with them we intermix a variety of miscellaneous literature, with now and then a favourite novel, to relish our graver studies'.

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Hamilton and her uncle, Mr Marshall     Print: Book

Elizabeth Hamilton and her uncle, Mr Marshall : [unknown]

'between reading, chatting and backgammon, we conclude the evening, and usually retire, making the remark, that if we are not regaled by any high-seasoned amusements, we are disturbed by no uneasy cares'.

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Hamilton and her uncle, Mr Marshall     Print: Book

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