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100 1 _aAshton, John,
_d1834-1911
245 1 0 _aSocial Life in the Reign of Queen Anne, Taken from Original Sources
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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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500 _aRelease date is 2017-08-26
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Christine P. Travers 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"Social Life in the Reign of Queen Anne, Taken from Original Sources" by John Ashton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the intricacies of societal customs, traditions, and daily life during the reign of Queen Anne, delving into topics such as childhood and education, marriage, and various cultural practices of the time. Through original sources, the book aims to paint a vivid picture of the social dynamics that defined the early 18th century in England. The opening of the text sets the stage by introducing themes surrounding childhood and education for both boys and girls in Queen Anne's era. It discusses the treatment of infants and early childhood experiences, touching upon the limitations and peculiarities of educational practices, including the role of wet nurses, nursery toys, and the emphasis on classical learning for boys. Additionally, the narrative highlights the contrasting educational experiences of girls in boarding schools, the instruction in domestic skills, and the significance of dancing lessons, illustrating the gender-specific expectations placed on children during this period. Through these observations, readers gain insight into the societal norms that governed life at the time, paving the way for a thorough exploration of other facets of social life throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- Anne, 1702-1714
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55429
999 _c96260
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