02876cam a22004453u 4500 70991 UtSlPG 20260610134636.0 m cr n 260607r20231908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 48036211 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Reid, Thomas Wilson The book of The Cheese Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese of London city, the literateurs' haunt for 300 years. 5th ed. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-16 Bob Taylor, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Book of the Cheese: Being Traits and Stories of 'Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese'" is a historical account compiled by T. W. Reid and revised by William Hussey Graham in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich history and literary significance of the famous Cheshire Cheese tavern located in Fleet Street, London. The text weaves anecdotes about notable patrons, including celebrated figures such as Dr. Samuel Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith, while reflecting on the tavern’s enduring charm and its connections to the literary culture of the past. At the start of the book, the author introduces the Old Cheshire Cheese as a rare remnant of Old London, celebrated for its unchanged atmosphere and storied past. The opening chapters recount the tavern's history, emphasizing its popularity among renowned writers and intellects during the 18th century. Anecdotes reveal how the tavern served as a hub for lively discussions and companionship among its patrons, impressing upon the reader its significance as a cultural landmark. Through evocative descriptions, the reader gains insight into the tavern's cozy interior and the camaraderie shared within its walls, painting a vivid picture of life at one of London’s most cherished inns. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, 1908 Cheshire Cheese (Inn) Adams, R. R. D. Banfield, Frank Graham, William Hussey Allen, Walter James, active 1859-1891 Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 Lucas, John Seymour, 1849-1923 Pennell, Joseph, 1857-1926 Railton, Herbert, 1857-1910 https://archive.org/details/bookofcheesebein00reid https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70991 111717 111717