Collectanea de Diversis Rebus: Addresses and Papers by Sir Peter Eade
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"Collectanea de Diversis Rebus: Addresses and Papers" by Sir Peter Eade is a collection of essays and addresses likely written in the early 20th century. The work discusses various topics ranging from public health initiatives in Norwich to reflections on local flora and fauna, as well as insights on temperance. It highlights the author's observations and efforts directed towards improving community welfare and appreciation for the natural world. At the start of
the collection, Sir Peter Eade presents a passionately crafted address advocating for the establishment of recreation grounds in Norwich. He articulates concerns over the lack of adequate public spaces for children to play, stressing the correlation between recreational areas and community health. Eade recalls previous discussions on the topic and implores the city council to take immediate action to preserve what little open space remains, referencing other towns that have successfully created such areas. As he lays out compelling arguments for the importance of physical and mental well-being through access to nature, it becomes clear that this collection is not only a reflection on the specific conditions of Norwich but also a broader discourse on urban health and community development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eade, Peter, Sir, 1825-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | Collectanea de Diversis Rebus: Addresses and Papers |
| Contents | On recreation grounds for Norwich -- On temperance and aids to temperance -- On tortoises -- A futher note upon tortoises -- My Christmas garden party -- My city garden in "a city of gardens" -- Presidential address to the Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society -- On St. Giles's Church -- On Sir Thomas Browne. |
| Credits | This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English essays |
| Subject | Speeches, addresses, etc., English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36952 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 300 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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