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A Small Boy in the Sixties George Sturt

A Small Boy in the Sixties By George Sturt

A Small Boy in the Sixties by George Sturt


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George Sturt (1863-1927), who also wrote under the pseudonym George Bourne, was a prominent writer on the traditions of rural life and the condition of the English labouring classes. Originally published in 1927, shortly after Sturt's death, this volume recounts his early experiences in and around Farnham, Surrey.

A Small Boy in the Sixties Summary

A Small Boy in the Sixties by George Sturt

George Sturt (1863-1927), who also wrote under the pseudonym George Bourne, was a highly prominent writer on the traditions of rural life and the condition of the English labouring classes. Originally published in 1927, shortly after Sturt's death, this volume provides a memoir of his early experiences in and around Farnham, Surrey. It is written in a characteristically informal, personal style, with numerous beautifully rendered observations, and is also notable for containing an introduction by Arnold Bennett. This is a highly readable book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Sturt's life and autobiographical writing in general.

Table of Contents

Introduction Arnold Bennett; Author's preface; 1. At 18 Borough; 2. Neighbours; 3. The park; 4. Schools; 5. Squib-night; 6. At Grandfather's; 7. Hops; 8. The meadows; 9. Commemorations; 10. Paper-boys; 11. Fairs; 12. Street scenes; 13. Old Tom; 14. Superstitions; 15. Round and about the town; 16. Play; 17. With my father; 18. Canon Hoste, and other churchmen; 19. Autumn manoeuvres; 20. Mr Poppleton's; 21. Books; 22. Drawing; 23. Visits; 24. At the seaside; 25. Another change; Index.

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NLS9781107633025
9781107633025
1107633028
A Small Boy in the Sixties by George Sturt
New
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2012-02-09
258
N/A
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