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100 1 _aSmith, John Thomas,
_d1766-1833
245 1 2 _aA Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-09
508 _aProduced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833" by John Thomas Smith is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the author's life experiences and reflections during a significant period in British history, detailing various cultural and social events. It offers a unique perspective on London and its people, showcasing the quirks and anecdotes that shaped Smith's environment. The opening of the work introduces John Thomas Smith's birth and early childhood, detailing the circumstances of his arrival in a hackney coach and the immediate domestic environment. He begins to weave a narrative filled with rich observations about the society of his time, incorporating specific events, notable figures, and whimsical anecdotes from his youth. As he reminisces, Smith paints a vivid picture of London's culture and notable happenings of the late 18th century, creating an engaging tapestry of memories that capture the spirit of the period. The opening reflects both his humorous as well as reflective writing style, promising readers a blend of entertainment and insight as they journey through his recollections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century
700 1 _aWhitten, Wilfred,
_d1864-1942
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54693
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