The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6: Literary Curiosities by Henry M. Brooks
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"The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6: Literary Curiosities" by Henry M. Brooks is a collection of historical curiosities primarily sourced from old newspapers, written in the late 19th century. This volume captures a variety of literary and cultural snippets that reflect the nuances of life in early New England, particularly Boston and Salem. It aims to amuse and enlighten readers with its discussions on marriage notices, witty anecdotes, and peculiar happenings from
the past. The opening of this volume introduces the series as a compilation of intriguing and often humorous pieces drawn from historical records, many of which portray societal norms and customs of past decades. The text features a poem titled "The Editor," which humorously conveys the challenges faced by newspaper editors in trying to satisfy diverse reader demands. Additionally, it showcases marriage announcements and death notices from the 18th and early 19th centuries, demonstrating how these old newspapers served not just as information outlets, but as a reflection of social values and the character of the times. The early excerpts illustrate a light-hearted approach to serious topics, collecting sentiments and comments that reveal both the mundane and the peculiar aspects of everyday life in their era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6: Literary Curiosities Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| Subject | New England -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Literary curiosa |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18696 |
| Release Date | Jun 26, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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