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100 1 _aTimbs, John,
_d1801-1875
245 1 0 _aNooks and Corners of English Life, Past and Present
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
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 2012-06-20
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.
520 _a"Nooks and Corners of English Life, Past and Present" by John Timbs is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the domestic manners and customs of various periods in English history, offering insights into the lives of the English people from prehistoric times to more recent eras. The book aims to illuminate the changes in society and domestic life through vivid illustrations and detailed narratives. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the various dwelling places of early Britons. It emphasizes the connection between housing structures and the civilizations that inhabited them, providing descriptions of rudimentary homes, including reed cabins and caves, and explaining their significance. The text discusses archaeological discoveries that reveal the early human habitat and elaborates on the lifestyles and customs of the Britons before the Roman conquest. Through a blend of historical examination and anecdotal evidence, the author aims to paint a comprehensive picture of English life throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40031
999 _c80870
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