Portraits of Curious Characters in London, &c. &c. by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title |
Portraits of Curious Characters in London, &c. &c. With Descriptive and Entertaining Ancedotes. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) |
| Summary | "Portraits of Curious Characters in London, &c. &c." by Anonymous is a collection of descriptive anecdotes written in the early 19th century. The book provides vivid sketches of various eccentric individuals who inhabit London, showcasing their unique behaviors, appearances, and peculiarities that make them stand out against the backdrop of urban life. The characters featured, such as Nathaniel Bentley, a famously dirty merchant, and Ann Siggs, a blind mendicant known for her modest demeanor, illustrate the variety of human experiences within the city. The opening of the work introduces a series of curious individuals, starting with Nathaniel Bentley, celebrated for his uncleanliness yet polite demeanor. The description emphasizes his neglect for hygiene contrasted with his intelligence and manners, setting the tone for the exploration of these unusual personas. Following Bentley, the narrative presents Ann Siggs, a cleanly dressed woman who uses crutches, evoking sympathy through her modesty amidst a backdrop of beggars in London. Other characters mentioned include Martin Van Butchell, an eccentric dentist, and John Statham, a blind young man known for his remarkable navigation skills around the city. This assembly of portraits paints a rich tapestry of life in early 19th century London, inviting readers to explore the fascinating lives of its extraordinary inhabitants. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | London (England) -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45314 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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