02596cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000390012624500230016526400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450503870040550800900079252010990088253400450198165300310202665300680205765300610212585600430218699900170222951964UtSlPG20260610134210.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a09022290 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aMoore, Frank Frankfort,d1855-193112aA Georgian Pageant 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2016-05-020 aThe writer's apology -- The monarch of the pageant -- A comedy in St. Martin's street -- A tragedy in the Haymarket -- The fatal gift -- The fête-champêtre -- The plot of a lady novelist -- Tragedy with a twinkle -- The best comedy of the century -- The Jessamy bride -- The amazing elopement -- The amazing duels -- A melodrama at Covent Garden -- The comedy at Downing street. aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive a"A Georgian Pageant" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores notable individuals and events from the latter half of the 18th century, focusing on figures such as Oliver Goldsmith, Samuel Johnson, and Fanny Burney. The author seeks to challenge established views about these personalities and offers insights into their lives and societal impacts. At the start of the work, the author reflects on a conversation he had with Professor J. Churton Collins about the misconceptions surrounding historical figures, leading to an exploration of Miss Burney, who appears in a scene where she encounters King George III in Kew Gardens. The opening depicts her playful yet dignified demeanor while simultaneously illustrating her anxiety as the King, recently stricken by mental health challenges, seeks her out. The narration blends humor with a poignant acknowledgment of the historical context, setting the stage for a rich exploration of these remarkable Georgian characters and events. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aGreat Britain -- Biography aGreat Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 18th century aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51964 c92798d92798