Record Number: 25681

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Reading Experience:

Evidence:

'Early in December [1858] we removed, with our household, to "The Priory" at Reigate, belonging to Earl Somers [...] we were glad to enjoy the repose and seclusion which the place afforded. A huge library, filled with old books, formed an attractive feature in "The Priory," and many a spare hour was passed by Grote in exploring its treasures, perched upon the steps of the lofty ladder, candle in hand.'

Century:

1850-1899

Date:

Between 1 Dec 1858 and 31 Dec 1858

Country:

England

Time

n/a

Place:

city: Reigate
specific address: The Priory
location in dwelling: Library

Type of Experience
(Reader):
 

silent aloud unknown
solitary in company unknown
single serial unknown

Type of Experience
(Listener):
 

solitary in company unknown
single serial unknown

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Reader / Listener / Reading Group:

Reader:

George Grote

Age:

Adult (18-100+)

Gender:

Male

Date of Birth:

17 Nov 1794

Socio-Economic Group:

Professional / academic / merchant / farmer

Occupation:

Writer

Religion:

n/a

Country of Origin:

England

Country of Experience:

England

Listeners present if any:
e.g family, servants, friends

n/a

Additional Comments:

n/a

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Text Being Read:

Author:

Title:

n/a

Genre:

Unknown

Form of Text:

Print: Book

Publication Details

n/a

Provenance

read in situ

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Source Information:

Record ID:

25681

Source:

Print

Author:

Harriet Grote

Editor:

n/a

Title:

The Personal Life of George Grote. Compiled from Family Documents, Private Memoranda, and Original Letters to an from Various Friends.

Place of Publication:

London

Date of Publication:

1873

Vol:

n/a

Page:

245-246

Additional Comments:

n/a

Citation:

Harriet Grote, The Personal Life of George Grote. Compiled from Family Documents, Private Memoranda, and Original Letters to an from Various Friends. (London, 1873), p. 245-246, http://can-red-lec.library.dal.ca/Arts/RED/record_details.php?id=25681, accessed: 19 April 2024

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Additional Comments:

None