02231cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500600014626400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250801180042352012870054153400450182865300250187385600430189818821UtSlPG20260610133435.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aEdwards, Eliezer,d1815-189110aPersonal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-07-13  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Patricia Bennett and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Personal Recollections of Birmingham and Birmingham Men" by Eliezer Edwards is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents personal observations and anecdotes about Birmingham and its notable citizens, chronicling the author's journey and experiences in the city during a time of significant change. The book offers a glimpse into the social and political climate of Birmingham, highlighting impactful events and individuals in the region's history.  The opening of the book begins with the author describing a vivid autumn morning in 1837 as he embarks on a stagecoach journey from London to Birmingham. With detailed observations about the bustling scene around him, including the interactions among passengers, merchants, and the evolving landscape he passes through, Edwards captures the ambiance of early 19th century travel. Upon his arrival in Birmingham, he reflects on the town's history and its recent triumphs, including the passage of the Reform Bill in 1832, setting the stage for his personal recollections of the city's development and the characters who shaped its past. The rich historical context and personal narrative make for a compelling introduction to his experiences in Birmingham. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBirmingham (England)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18821