Source: The Beau Monde via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest Richard Sharp, FRS, FSA (1759 – 30 March 1835), also known as "Conversation" Sharp, was a British hat-maker, banker, merchant, poet, critic, Member of Parliament, and conversationalist.Sharp was successful in business and political ventures but was best known around London for his conversational abilities. Sharp was … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – Richard Sharp
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Well Loved Books – Pride and Prejudice
Earlier this week a friend of min posted this picture on her Instagram account. The caption read:I'd almost forgotten that I have two copies. The one to the right has been read countless times by me and my sisters. With every read, the spine bent just a bit more until pages 69 through 144 leaped … Continue reading Well Loved Books – Pride and Prejudice
Wordless Wednesday #71
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Book Recommendations – Books by author Katherine Reay
I really enjoyed reading both these books and highly recommend them! While both books take titles from Jane Austen, they aren't rewrites or modern retellings. They are stories about women who are Janeites or literary lovers and how important literature/Jane is in their lives. http://www.goodreads.com/book/avg_rating_widget/17657649 Dear Mr. Knightley is a contemporary epistolary novel with a delightful … Continue reading Book Recommendations – Books by author Katherine Reay
Wordless Wednesday #70
Source: The Mended Soul via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest To see how she made this great Pride and Prejudice and Zombies costume visit her blog.
Regency Man Monday – John Wilkes
Source: History Today via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest John Wilkes (17 October 1725 – 26 December 1797) was an English radical, journalist, and politician.I know he's not a Regency Man, but someone had mistakenly listed him as such and on doing some research I found he's quite interesting and has some strong ties to America … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – John Wilkes
Regency Man Monday – John Bloomfield, 2nd Baron Bloomfield
Source: International Portrait Gallery via CNJ JASNA on Pinterest John Arthur Douglas Bloomfield, 2nd Baron Bloomfield, GCB, PC, DL (12 November 1802 – 17 August 1879) was a British peer and diplomatist.From 1816-1818 he was a First Page of Honour for George III. At 16 he became an attache to Vienna. This was the start … Continue reading Regency Man Monday – John Bloomfield, 2nd Baron Bloomfield
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to you are yours! The blog is going on winter break until 2015. We'll see you all in the new year!-The Central NJ Region of JASNA
A Season for Giving – Fun Gifts!
Jane Austen Library Candle by PaddywaxPride and Prejudice the Board Game by Ash Grove PressJane Austen Action Figure from Archie McPheeThe Marrying Mr. Darcy card gameThese are just a handful of fun and interesting items to buy the Jane Austen lover in your life. (or for yourself!) You can also find a lot of great … Continue reading A Season for Giving – Fun Gifts!
Jane Austen Society of North America - New Jersey Region 