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_aClub Life of London, Vol. 1 (of 2) : _bWith Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th Centuries |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-10-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Club Life of London, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by John Timbs is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the vibrant social life of London through the lens of clubs, coffeehouses, and taverns during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Timbs aims to compile and focus various anecdotes and histories related to prominent clubs, highlighting their cultural significance and the notable figures associated with them. At the start of the work, Timbs outlines the origins and importance of clubs in London, tracing their history back to sociable gatherings that have existed since the early days of human society. He emphasizes that clubs served as venues for conviviality and political discourse, noting examples such as the Mermaid Club and the Apollo Club that attracted renowned figures like Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. The opening portion effectively sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of London's club culture, signaling to readers that they will find a rich tapestry of narratives tied to the city’s social fabric, characterized by wit, humor, and historical anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aLondon (England) -- Social life and customs | ||
| 653 | _aLiterary landmarks -- England -- London | ||
| 653 | _aClubs -- England -- London | ||
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