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100 1 _aWard, Leslie, Sir,
_d1851-1922
245 1 0 _aForty years of 'Spy'
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
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 2011-03-03
508 _aProduced by Iona Vaughan, woodie4, Mark Akrigg and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Forty Years of 'Spy'" by Sir Leslie Ward is a memoir written during the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author's life experiences, relationships, and the artistic community surrounding him, particularly focusing on his career as a caricaturist for "Vanity Fair." The narrative reflects on a vibrant historical context, encompassing significant encounters with notable figures and events of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Leslie Ward's life story, beginning with his early days and family background in a prominent artistic lineage. He recounts vivid childhood memories, including interactions with influential figures like Wilkie Collins and the royal family, as well as experiences that shaped his artistic sensibilities. From the whimsical recollection of a sea trip as a child to the imaginative sit-ins with his parents, Ward poignantly depicts the nostalgia of his formative years intertwined with a rich cultural tapestry. His accounts are filled with warmth and humor, establishing a sense of place and character as he reflects on the anecdotes that left lasting impressions on his young mind. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aArtists -- Correspondence, reminiscences, etc.
653 _aWard, Leslie, Sir, 1851-1922
653 _aPainters -- Great Britain -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35466
999 _c76309
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