02265cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000490011724501120016626400510027830000470032933600260037633700260040233800360042850000310046450800720049552012060056753400450177365300550181865300470187385600430192032806UtSlPG20260610133740.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDAaPR1 aRitchie, J. Ewingq(James Ewing),d1820-189810aChristopher Crayon's Recollections :bThe Life and Times of the late James Ewing Ritchie as told by himself 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-06-14  aTranscribed from the 1898 James Clarke & Co. edition by David Price  a"Christopher Crayon's Recollections" by J. Ewing Ritchie is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This work reflects the author’s personal experiences and observations of life in East Anglia during the early Victorian era, particularly in 1837. It delves into social, political, and cultural aspects of the time, offering a glimpse into the author's childhood and the broader landscape of England, including themes of Dissent, the electoral process, and rural life.  The opening of the book sets the stage by describing the political climate in East Anglia in 1837, particularly under Lord Melbourne’s Prime Ministership. Ritchie discusses the dynamics of local elections, marked by bribery and corruption, and paints vivid pictures of village life with its challenges and simplicities, such as the limited education available and the influence of Dissenting congregations. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and historical commentary, he embodies the tension between traditional values and the burgeoning changes in society brought about by reform movements, establishing a rich context for his reflections on a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century  aRitchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing), 1820-189840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32806