02262cam a22003133u 4500 21675 UtSlPG 20260610133511.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898 The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements : Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-06-04 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Olden Time Series, Vol. 4: Quaint and Curious Advertisements" by Henry M. Brooks is a historical compilation written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on an assortment of intriguing advertisements from old newspapers, particularly those of Boston and Salem, offering a glimpse into the social norms and trends of the past. The collection invites readers to engage with the amusing and often absurd manners of advertisement from earlier times, reflecting societal values and customs that might seem quaint or curious today." "The opening of this volume presents the reader with a series of quaint advertisements that span various topics and themes, showcasing announcements from the 18th century. These advertisements range from notices about personal items lost or found, business ventures, and unique services to humorous appeals and social commentaries. The tone is light and reflective, inviting the audience to appreciate the historical context and cultural significance of these snippets of daily life, while highlighting the peculiar language and styles of the time." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New England -- Social life and customs Advertising https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21675 62821 62821