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100 1 _aSavage, James,
_d1767-1845
245 1 0 _aMemorabilia; Or Recollections, Historical, Biographical, and Antiquarian
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-04-01
508 _aCharlene Taylor, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Memorabilia; Or Recollections, Historical, Biographical, and Antiquarian" by James Savage is a collection of historical and biographical accounts written in the early 19th century. The work compiles various anecdotes and reflections on notable figures, events, and curiosities throughout history. It aims to present facts rather than opinions, making the compilation suitable for readers seeking both instruction and entertainment without compromising on moral integrity. The opening of the work features an advertisement by the editor, explaining his approach to compiling the book from diverse sources. He emphasizes the importance of factual accuracy and notes that he will provide references where applicable. Following this introductory note is the contents list, which highlights a wide range of topics, including anecdotes about individuals like Dr. Kennicott, significant historical coincidences, and reflections on topics ranging from Shakespeare to ancient libraries and various curiosities related to British pearls and Roman luxury. The text aims to engage young readers with intriguing historical insights while maintaining a focus on factual recounting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Taunton, 1820
653 _aHistory -- Miscellanea
653 _aSavage, James, 1767-1845
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/memorabilia00sava/page/n11/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67755
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