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100 1 _aRitchie, J. Ewing
_q(James Ewing),
_d1820-1898
245 1 0 _aChristopher Crayon's Recollections :
_bThe Life and Times of the late James Ewing Ritchie as told by himself
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
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 2010-06-14
508 _aTranscribed from the 1898 James Clarke & Co. edition by David Price
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century
653 _aRitchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing), 1820-1898
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32806
999 _c73652
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