Small Boy in the Sixties

Klappentext This 1927 volume provides a memoir of the early experiences of writer George Sturt in and around Farnham, Surrey. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Product details

• Authors: George Sturt, Sturt George
• Assisted by: Arnold Bennett (Introduction)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.02.2012
• EAN: 9781107633025
• ISBN: 978-1-107-63302-5
• No. of pages: 258
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies; Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Biographies, autobiographies; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures, Autobiography: literary, Autobiography: writers