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Regency Man Monday – John Jackson
John Jackson(28 September 1769 – 7 October 1845)Jackson was a celebrated English pugilist of the late 18th century.He won the title Champion of England in a fight on 15 April 1795 in which he beat Daniel Mendoza. After this he created a boxing academy for gentlemen at 13 Bond Street, London. Jackson's Saloon was popular … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – John Jackson
First Line Friday – Suspense and Sensibility
"1784 'Damn this mortal coil.'"To read what comes next check out:Suspense and Sensibility: Or, First Impressions Revisited (Mr. and Mrs. Darcy Mysteries #2) by Carrie BebrisInterest in this book? It's part of our Henrietta's Boutique and will be available at our next meeting!
Fun Friday: Lady Susan and Freinship Poll
Wordless Wednesday #113
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Happy Mother’s Day Jane!
Happy Mother's Day to the mother of our favorite characters, quotes, and books![viii.]Chawton, Friday, January 29 (1813).I hope you received my little parcel by J. Bond on Wednesday evening, my dear Cassandra, and that you will be ready to hear from me again on Sunday, for I feel that I must write to you today. … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day Jane!
Rainy Friday
How is everyone enjoying this rainy Friday?Are you a little upset...or do you delight in a rainy day?Are you one to curl up and read...or do you go tramping around in the mud?However you feel about the rain, don't end up like Jane unless you have a sister like Lizzie to care for you.I hear … Continue reading Rainy Friday
Regency Woman Wednesday – Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (née Spencer) (7 June 1757 – 30 March 1806) was the first wife of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire, and mother of the 6th Duke of Devonshire.Her father, John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, was a great-grandson of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Her niece was Lady Caroline Lamb. … Continue reading Regency Woman Wednesday – Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Regency Man Monday: Charles Lamb
Charles Lamb (February 10, 1775 - December 27, 1834)Charles Lamb was an English writer and essayist, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced with his sister, Mary Lamb. He also wrote a number of poems, and was part of a literary circle in England, … Continue reading Regency Man Monday: Charles Lamb
Wordless Wednesday #112
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