Project Gutenberg 2010-06-14 Public domain in the USA. 803 Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing) 1820 1898 Ritchie, James Ewing Crayon, Christopher Christopher Crayon's Recollections The Life and Times of the late James Ewing Ritchie as told by himself Transcribed from the 1898 James Clarke & Co. edition by David Price "Christopher Crayon's Recollections" by J. Ewing Ritchie is an autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. This work reflects the author’s personal experiences and observations of life in East Anglia during the early Victorian era, particularly in 1837. It delves into social, political, and cultural aspects of the time, offering a glimpse into the author's childhood and the broader landscape of England, including themes of Dissent, the electoral process, and rural life. The opening of the book sets the stage by describing the political climate in East Anglia in 1837, particularly under Lord Melbourne’s Prime Ministership. Ritchie discusses the dynamics of local elections, marked by bribery and corruption, and paints vivid pictures of village life with its challenges and simplicities, such as the limited education available and the influence of Dissenting congregations. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and historical commentary, he embodies the tension between traditional values and the burgeoning changes in society brought about by reform movements, establishing a rich context for his reflections on a bygone era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Social conditions -- 19th century Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing), 1820-1898 DA PR Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Modern (1750+) 352680 2025-08-13T10:14:06.824742 text/html 354725 2010-06-14T03:57:30 text/html 254462 2025-08-13T10:14:14.036737 application/epub+zip 255622 2025-08-13T10:14:09.838740 application/epub+zip 208729 2025-08-13T10:14:08.615724 application/epub+zip 435739 2025-08-13T10:14:17.376683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 402414 2025-08-13T10:14:13.139694 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 345984 2022-09-15T06:25:15.080012 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 320164 2025-08-13T10:14:06.388720 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 321816 2010-06-14T03:58:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 320077 2010-06-14T04:05:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21503 2025-08-13T10:14:17.500668 application/rdf+xml 14758 2025-08-13T10:14:09.104764 image/jpeg 3580 2025-08-13T10:14:08.859748 image/jpeg 126329 2010-06-14T04:05:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 166132 2010-06-14T04:05:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 125985 2010-06-14T04:05:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 241722 2025-08-13T10:14:06.856729 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia