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100 1 _aRussell, George William Erskine,
_d1853-1919
245 1 0 _aCollections and Recollections
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-03-01
505 0 _aLinks with the past -- Lord Russell -- Lord Shaftesbury -- Cardinal Manning -- Lord Houghton -- Religion and morality -- Social equalization -- Social amelioration -- The evangelical influence -- Politics -- Parliamentary oratory -- Conversation -- Clergymen -- Repartee -- Titles -- The queen's accession -- "Princedoms, virtues, powers" -- Lord Beaconsfield -- Flatterers and bores -- Advertisements -- Parodies in prose -- Parodies in verse -- Verbal infelicities -- The art of putting things -- Children -- Letter-writing -- Officialdom -- An old photograph-book.
508 _aProduced by Malcolm Farmer, Wilelmina Mallière and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Collections and Recollections" by George William Erskine Russell is a collection of personal essays and memoirs written in the late 19th century. The author reflects on his life experiences and the notable figures he encountered, providing insights into Victorian society and its values. The text seems to focus on themes of memory, social interactions, and the historical and political contexts that shaped the relationships of the era. At the start of the work, Russell shares a heartfelt preface recounting the origins of his diary-keeping, which began in his youth, and highlights the importance of recollections in understanding one’s personal history. He introduces readers to memorable individuals from his past, painting pictures of their characteristics and his personal interactions with them. Through anecdotes, he reveals his early social circles, educational experiences, and influential figures that shaped his life, contributing to a rich tapestry of Victorian society as seen through a personal lens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11665
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